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On this day: Guy Fawkes Night

On this day in 1605 Guy Fawkes was arrested after he was discovered guarding a huge stash of gunpowder intended to blow up the House of Lords during the State Opening of Parliament later in the…

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Wednesday, 5th November 2014

Holiday Hangover

Missing Christmas already? Already needing a do-over for your failed New Year resolution? Don't fret, because we're about to show you places where it's Christmas and New Year all year round. Literally!

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Tuesday, 7th January 2014

Revisiting The World’s Largest Christmas Shop

Four years ago we paid a visit to Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth, Michigan - the largest Christmas-themed shop in the world. Now we can return for a more detailed look, with Google's Street View available…

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Thursday, 19th December 2013

Plymouth Rock

Today, the fourth Thursday of November, is the American holiday of Thanksgiving. The Thanksgiving festival traditionally thanks God at the end of the year's harvest, and is a tradition passed down from the Plymouth Colony who…

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Thursday, 22nd November 2007

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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