Bridge Over Troubled Water

Okay, okay... It's a weak link but I couldn't resist. Troubled water? No? Never mind. Check out this great bridge over a frozen river in Howland, Maine. Actually, Howland appears to be just North of a place which seems familiar…

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Friday, 10th June 2005

Feelin’ Groovy

1, 2, 3... This is the 59th Street Bridge, New York City. Not hugely interesting to look at, but Simon and Garfunkel sang a really great song about it ๐Ÿ™‚ (and it does have quite a cool shadow too!). Although…

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Friday, 10th June 2005

Giant Plane

We've had loads of planes posted in the comments thread of the Planes In Flight Mega Post, but none as big as this one! Obviously it's just very close to the camera, but still, it's really cool ๐Ÿ˜€ Thanks: Peter…

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Thursday, 9th June 2005

Water Skiing

We're not sure, but we think this looks awfully like someone water-skiing in Wollochet Bay, right next to Tacoma Narrows Airport. What do you guys reckon? Thanks to Ericson Canavan.

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Thursday, 9th June 2005

I Love You Susan

We're pretty sure that this giant writing in the Utah desert says "I love you Susan". Upside down, it also says "Will you?"... apparently he didn't have room for the rest. I wonder if she did? Thanks: Kevin

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Thursday, 9th June 2005

Barringer Meteor Crater

This is the Barringer Meteor Crater, outside Flagstaff, Arizona. It's the result of a 300,000 ton meteor coliding with the Earth around 50,000 years ago. The crater is about 1.5 kilometers in diameter and 170 metres deep. It was the…

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Wednesday, 8th June 2005

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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