North America

In 1923, the words "South San Francisco the Industrial City" were painted on Sign Hill (It presumably had a different name before that) and five years later, the 60 foot letters were put into cement. Thanks: JoeM & others.

I didn't expect submarines to be found easily, but we've actually had quite a few. The first is in Point Loma peninsula in San Diego Harbor, CA. Directly in the centre of that map, next to the dock, is a…

Another military/spook/intelligence post. Here is the CIA headquarters. Contrary to popular belief it's not in Langley,VA, but in the Langley suburb of McLean,VA. Thanks Matthew

Castro Street is a street in San Francisco, California. Between Market Street and about 20th Street, it is at the heart of that city's gay village. When this shot was taken the Castro Street fair was on - you can…

The 100-acre Warner Bros. Studios, CA is where hundreds of movies and TV programs have been filmed. In the centre of this shot you can see the famous WB water tower. Thanks: Fletcher

Rick Vincent sent us what he describes as 'The White Snake of Baja'. Looks like a river, but it is HUGE. You can still see it all the way out here!