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Someone on a Horse

Following on from our elephant and giraffe shadows, here's the rather excellent shadow of someone riding a horse! Thanks to Barði.

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Friday, 12th May 2006

The Simian Messiah

The simian messiah has been found! Twice! All hail our mighty primate overlords. Thanks to Sebastian 'BuzzDee' and Cecco.

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Wednesday, 10th May 2006

E³ at the Los Angeles Convention Center

If you've ever picked up a joystick, then you're probably aware that this is the week of the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo (E³), which takes place at the Los Angeles Convention Center each year. Here you can see the building's…

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Tuesday, 9th May 2006

The Integratron

This is... er, the Integratron! What is it? Why, it's an "acoustically perfect tabernacle and energy machine sited on a powerful geomagnetic vortex in the magical Mojave Desert" of course! Okaaaay. Apparently the guy that built it claimed he was…

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Friday, 21st April 2006

LA Zoo

Los Angeles Zoo is located in Griffith Park and is home to more than a thousand animal species from around the world. In the centre of the shot you can make out the shadows of a pair of giraffes, which…

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Friday, 17th March 2006

The Oscars

Ladies and gentlemen, I am proud, honoured, humbled, overawed and delighted to present, the permanent home and location of today's 78th annual Academy Awards, Hollywood California's Kodak Theater! And just outside is the Hollywood Walk of Fame, dotted with over…

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Sunday, 5th March 2006

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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