South America

Strange Lines In Argentina

Does anyone know what on earth these strange lines are in Argentina? In places it looks like some kind of military bombing practive but then in other areas there are just geometric patterns. Very strange. Update: So it looks like…

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Friday, 19th August 2005

Brazilian Blimp

I didn’t spot this one at first glance, but there’s a blimp floating over São Paulo in Brazil. Does anyone know what the cool ‘S’ shaped building just to the east is? Thanks: MrManson, Renato Tassinari, Joso Aloysio

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Wednesday, 17th August 2005

Rotary International Roundabout

What looks like a roundabout in Sao Paulo, Brazil features the logo (and large type) of Rotary International. There’s another odd looking roundabout to the east. Thanks: Sight

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Tuesday, 26th July 2005

Manta Ray?

Is this dark grey triangle off the coast of Rio de Janeiro a giant Manta Ray? They can apparently grow up to 8 metres wide, so if a Manta Ray was swimming near the surface we might be able to…

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Thursday, 14th July 2005

Face of Jesus Found In Sand Dune

Well it’s gotta be Jesus, right? I mean that dude’s forever popping up in toast/paint/fungus etc. so why should sand dunes be any different? Many thanks to Mick D and Greg Day.

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Tuesday, 5th July 2005

Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge

We have no idea where exactly this is (lack of map data makes it a little tricky to work out), but check out the totally cool bridge somewhere in Brazil! Best shadow yet I think. If anyone knows what and…

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Friday, 24th June 2005
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