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Today is Groundhog Day, a North American festival which reckons that "if a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day and fails to see its shadow because the weather is cloudy, winter will soon end. If the groundhog sees…

Wayne Coyne is the lead singer, songwriter and guitarist of rock outfit The Flaming Lips, and is known for his extravagant stage entrances and over the top performances. Flaming Lips gigs have been described as "psychedelic experiences", and Mr. Coyne…

Do you think you have what it takes to drive a racecar? You think you've got the skills to go wheel to wheel with the likes of Lewis Hamilton? Would you like to try? Well most of us are limited…

The white oak tree that stands on the corner of Finley street and Dearing street in Athens, Georgia, has a unique claim to fame – it's commonly regarded as being the legal owner of the land that surrounds it, and…

If you've ever dreamt of travelling the world to see the world's most famous landmarks, but couldn't afford to finance the big trip, perhaps you might consider visiting one of the many not-so-famous sites that attempt to replicate those better-known…

Another year is winding up here at Google Sightseeing, so here's a look back at the most popular posts from 2009. 1. Top 10 Street Views, April 2009 Following an absolutely massive launch of Street View imagery across Europe in…