Nature Calls

I suppose it had to happen eventually, but a submitter (who actually asked to remain anonymous!), thinks they may have found the first Google Earth image of... someone doing something which we must all do at least once a day.1…

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Friday, 23rd March 2007

Playground Game?

Does anyone know why these kids in a French playground have formed a giant star shape? Perhaps it's some sort of playground game, but not one I ever played! Which makes me wonder -- has anyone found any other kids…

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Friday, 23rd March 2007

Whale Spotting in Google Earth

There are about 80 known whale species around the globe, the largest of which is of course the Blue Whale, which can measure up to a massive 30m long. Such a giant beast should easily be visible on the aerial…

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Thursday, 22nd March 2007

Super-Secret Volkswagen Test Track

The BBC's Top Gear program recently took the Bugatti Veyron for a quick test drive -- a very quick test drive1. James May was asked to test the car's top speed, and there was apparently only one place in the…

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Wednesday, 21st March 2007

Truck Crash

Oh dear, it looks like an articulated lorry has rolled over near Bismark. I hope no-one was hurt. The lorry in question is owned by Jim Palmer Trucking, and was blown over by winds in excess of 180kph. If, for…

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Monday, 19th March 2007

Giant Lady Leg Sundial

Here at the Sun Aura resort in Indiana, they have just what you've always wanted - a 19 metre (63 foot) long sundial, in the shape of a lady's naked leg. Classy! And for what reason? Well, Sun Aura is…

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Friday, 16th March 2007

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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