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The Flatiron Building

The Flatiron Building (actually the Fuller Building) is one of New York's most distinctive sights, and when they finished constructing it in 1902, it was one of the city's tallest buildings (although 87 metres seems pretty tiny these days). At…

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Thursday, 16th February 2006

Lombard Street

This is the world famous Lombard Street in San Francisco. Known as "the crookedest (most winding) street in the United States", Lombard street was re-created in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas as "Windy Windy Windy Windy Street". Its ridiculous switchback…

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Thursday, 16th February 2006

Wonderful Things Inside

Desperate to get people through the doors, The San Diego Museum of Man in Babloa Park proclaims that there's "Wonderful Things Inside" to those on approach to Lindbergh Field Airport. Can anyone verify the claim? Thanks: js

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Wednesday, 15th February 2006

Heart Forest

I'm sorry that we missed this post yesterday, but for all you day-late romantics out there here's a (slightly patchy) large heart-shaped forest near Kansas City airport. Aww. We've also previously posted various other heart shaped things. Thanks: Glenn

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Wednesday, 15th February 2006

Stonefridge

Welcome to Stonefridge. Yes, this really is a replica of Stonehenge - made entirely from refrigerators. Built using only human-power, the monument is now 2.5 fridges high. Apparently the artist (yes, this is art) needs only 60 more fridges to…

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Friday, 10th February 2006

Bruce & Dan’s Smiley

This smiley was originally painted on the roof of Narrows Plaza Business Park by owner, Bruce, and his employee, Dan. They originally painted the smiley back in 1994 as a joke for their pilot friends (plural!) but have recently been…

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Thursday, 9th February 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.