North America

Torrey Pines Glider Port

Hang Gliders parked at Torrey Pines Glider Port, adjacent to the world-famous PGA Tour stop, Torrey Pines Golf Course. Can anyone find any gliders in flight? Thanks: Eric T

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Saturday, 14th May 2005

Mall of America

Although not very interesting to look at from space, the Mall of America is the USA's largest mall. If you switch to map mode you can see that it's so big inside the building they've named the streets. And if…

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Friday, 13th May 2005

Cadillac Ranch

This is Cadillac Ranch on old Route 66 outside Amarillo Texas. The "white" dots in the center of the image at the bottom of the dirt road are 10 Cadillacs, ranging from a 1949 Club Coupe to a 1963 Sedan.…

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Friday, 13th May 2005

Mars

Steve Rot sent us this cool link to somewhere that looks very like Mars (although it's actually in North Wyoming), thanks Steve!

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Friday, 13th May 2005

‘A’ Mountain & Sun Devil Stadium

Tempe Butte is more commonly known as "A Mountain" - for obvious reasons. Each year in the run up to the Arizona State University vs. University of Arizona football game the ASU students take shifts to guard the steel and…

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Thursday, 12th May 2005

Rowing On The Charles River

Apparently one of the most popular (and picturesque) sports in Boston/Cambridge is rowing on the Charles River. This view near Harvard University captures several 8-person racing shells in mid-stroke. Very cool. Cashman Andrus says: You can clearly see the paddles…

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Thursday, 12th May 2005

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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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