U.S. States

Oil Platform Megapost

Yep, it's time for another Monday Megapost and this week we're focusing on those gentle giants of the sea: Oil Platforms. The problem with finding oil platforms on Google Maps is that most of the open sea isn't available on…

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Monday, 13th March 2006

SXSW 2006

Today sees the start of the very fashionable South by SouthWest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas. Unfortunately none of us at GGSS Towers are going along to give a talk or see a band or anything. But we can of…

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Friday, 10th March 2006

Grassy Barn, NJ

Christopher Wallace sent in this fantastic submisison which has brightened my day considerably: I was following the roads I take to get to college, and found what looks like an image of a barn and silos etched into a field…

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Thursday, 9th March 2006

Car Art, Black Rock City

Near the site of the previously posted Black Rock City (Burning Man), someone has taken the time to write Jackie's name with the tracks of their car - and there's also a heart there for her too. Awww, isn't it…

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Tuesday, 7th 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

Australia Shrunk Shocker!

It seems that some evil genius has invented a shrink-ray, and the first thing he shrunk was the whole of Australia! Well, it was too big anyway. Thanks to a very tiny Adam Lewis.

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Friday, 3rd 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.

Like this site? We published a photo book of the best entries, you should buy a copy.