Blob in the Bath

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…

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Thursday, 14th January 2010

The Tree That Owns Itself

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…

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Friday, 8th January 2010

Burj Dubai renamed Burj Khalifa, still the tallest thing on Earth

In September 2008 the still-incomplete Burj Dubai building officially surpassed the height of all other buildings, towers and masts worldwide, making it the tallest man-made structure on the planet. However, it wasn't until yesterday that the building was officially opened,…

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Tuesday, 5th January 2010

Top Ten Google Sightseeing Posts 2009

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…

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Wednesday, 23rd December 2009

Street View Public Vote: UK Results

Over the past few days, Google have added a huge amount of new Street View content, covering many places in Singapore and Canada. Google have also included a whole raft of new imagery captured by the Street View Trike, covering…

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Tuesday, 8th December 2009

Street View for Singapore, and more for Canada!

As yet there hasn't been an official announcement, but today has nevertheless seen a ton of new Street View imagery released right across the world. The biggest news is that Singapore has received coverage for the first time, becoming the…

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Wednesday, 2nd December 2009

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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