North America

Open Drawbridge

Here's an open drawbridge in Jacksonville, Florida. Pretty cool, anyone found any more? Thanks: David Fletcher

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Friday, 27th May 2005

Brooklyn Bridge

Opened on May 24 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was the first bridge to link Manhattan and Brooklyn and is now crossed by an average of 350,000 people a day. Look to the North for an interesting image registration problem visible…

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Thursday, 26th May 2005

The Clarence Buckingham Fountain

Dedicated in 1927, the Clarence Buckingham Fountain was a gift to the city of Chicago by somebody I've never heard of, to her brother Clarence. Apparently. Much more interesting is that it's the fountain featured in the opening credits of…

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Thursday, 26th May 2005

World’s Tallest Water Sphere

The World's Tallest Water Sphere in Union, New Jersey. Apparently a tower in Edmond, Oklahoma is taller and holds more water, but technically that design is a water spheroid. Union's Water Sphere is still the tallest true water sphere. More…

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Thursday, 26th May 2005

The University of Large Type

Studying at University can be quite a stressful experience so why not take your mind of things by indulging in a popular student pastime? No, not drinking and casual sex - creating gigantic letters on the side of a hill!…

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Wednesday, 25th May 2005

Griffith Observatory, L.A.

In Los Angeles' Griffith Park sits the Griffith Observatory. Opened in 1935 the observatory has featured in numerous movies such as 'Bowfinger', 'Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle', 'Dragnet' and the climax of James Dean film 'Rebel Without a Cause'. Thanks: Scott…

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Wednesday, 25th May 2005

Welcome to Google Sightseeing!

Google Sightseeing takes you on a tour of the world as seen from satellite or street views using Google Maps. Our team of authors present weird and wonderful sights as suggested by readers.

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