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Scouring the corners of Google Earth and Maps has become an interesting way for people to explore the planet, and sometimes they come across the most unexpected finds. From random snapshots of humans to aerial images of bizarre landscapes, these discoveries reveal just how strange and fascinating the world we live in is. Some of the sights are hilarious, others might leave you scratching your head, but all of them are bound to captivate you. We’ve compiled this list of 46 photos that prove Google Earth and Maps are full of odd and extraordinary surprises.
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#1
My Dog Passed Away A Few Years Ago, But When I Look At Google Maps, She’s Still There Chasing The Street Car
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#2
Google Earth For The Win
#4
I'm Glad Google Is Taking Cow Privacy Seriously
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 1 month ago
Just like the previous prison escapee, Google don't snitch!
#5
Google May Find Escaping Prisoners, But They'll Still Blur Out Their Faces Because Google Isn't A Snitch
#6
Accidental Beatles In DC
#7
Just Spotted This On Google Maps
#8
Google Cat, Defender Of The Earth, Warning To Extra-Terrestrials
#9
Somewhere In Alaska
#11
Just A Random Street View That I Found, 7°55'16"S 112°08'40"E
Google Earth was downloaded over 100 million times in its first week after its much-anticipated launch in the early 2000s. It soon evolved into one of the world’s most popular discovery tools, allowing people to explore the planet from the comfort of their couches. Over the years, eagle-eyed users have spotted everything from puzzling shapes right down to hidden objects, all without having to leave home.
#12
I Noticed On These On Google Earth
It’s clearly a group of Migs, next to a couple Russian helicopters, “hidden” under trees. These are at Phillips Army Airfield next to Aberdeen Proving Grounds. It looks like 3 mostly complete MiG-21s, and the middle fuselage sections of a 23 and 29. The helicopters look like a Mi-24 Hind and maybe an Mi-8. I wonder what the Army uses them for.
#13
This Is What Happens When You Skip Leg Day And Avoid Walking At All Costs
#14
Uhhh (Saint-Aubin, France)
#15
Donkeys Waiting For A Bus In Botswana
#17
The Farmer Tried….. Colon, MI
Peter Bear 1 month ago
United Empire of America. Coming soon if the Tangerine Toddler has his way.
#18
Someone Call The Poliolice
#19
Boy Falling Off A Bench Found In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#20
Found This While Exploring Google Maps
The Majestic Opossum 1 month ago
According to Google, this is likely a ghost image - The image shows an airplane that was captured in a satellite image on Google Maps. This is a common occurrence and not a sign of a plane crash. The plane is in flight and not submerged in water. The image is likely a satellite photo taken at a specific moment in time, and the plane's presence is a result of it flying over the area when the satellite image was captured.
#21
Vietnamese Harry
#22
A Google Maps Image Of A Fertility Clinic In Toronto
#23
A Useless Loop
They hurt its feelings.
Mel in Georgia 1 month ago
Not useless! Useless Loop received the 2001 Banksia Award for Community Group Achievement and the 2001 Banksia Gold Award for its initiation of the Heirisson Prong Project in 1989 to protect and relocate the burrowing bettong, western barred bandicoot, and greater stick-nest rat, all endangered Australian mammals.
#24
A Man Writing A Mystery Message In Cabo Verde Africa By The Beach
The Majestic Opossum 1 month ago
Tough to understand, but the writing seems to be a type of Portuguese Creole: It's likely a poem to the singer Bana, full of saudade (roughly translated as a nostalgic sad longing).
#25
On Google Earth In Pyongyang, North Korea
#26
The Amount Of Boats In This Port
#27
A Very Specific Speed Limit
The Majestic Opossum 1 month ago (edited)
I see they're taking a cue from the gasoline industry...
#28
16 Years Ago, £1 For A Pizza And £8 For A Family Meal. Crazy Times
#29
A Google Earth Pic Of A Wreck On A River In Iraq That Freaked Me Out A Bit
#30
Open Can Tossing Google Car Driver
#31
Mcdonalds Sign In Port Louis, Mauritius - Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
#32
Can Anyone ID These Planes I Saw On Google Earth In North Korea. They Kinda Look Like Biplanes?
John Dilligaf 1 month ago
they are bi-planes, AN-2 Colts. Awesome airplane, Russian in origin . Very rugged and easy to fly and maintain. In production from 1947 to 2001, over 18,000 built. North Korea uses it for special forces insertion because it can fly so low and slow radar has trouble picking it up.
#33
Someone Near Me Has Created A Mini Australia With Their Dam That Is Large Enough To Appear On Google Maps
People said goodbye to the old paper maps and street guides they had relied on for the longest time after Google Maps launched in 2005. What was first developed as a desktop app called Expedition soon became the map-making powerhouse we know today, offering not only directions, but also real-time traffic updates, street views, and satellite imagery.
#34
Post Malone Spotted On Google Streetview In Paris
#35
What Is This?
Found a weird thing in northern manitoba and I want to know if anyone know what this is 56.4340432, -94.2222389.
The Majestic Opossum 1 month ago
the Henday Land Electrode, a component of the Nelson River High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission system in Manitoba, Canada. The electrode is a grounding converter for the Limestone Power Generating Station, which belongs to Manitoba Hydro.
#36
Why Does Vostok Island In The Pacific Ocean Appear To Be Blacked Out?
#37
The Serpentine Lake In Hyde Park, London. Sunk Boats Under The Water?
#38
What Is This Weird Jet On Cvn 77 In Google Maps. It Was At Naval Station Norfolk
#39
Was Browsing Google Earth And I Found This Gem
#40
Found An Unintended 6 Wheel Car
#42
The 600 Lb. Gorilla In The Corner Of The Room
Take a look at the Malibu coastline. Now take a look on Google Maps / Google Earth to see what lurks underneath the waves on the ocean floor with no readily believable explanation. The attention, specifically to this location, is largely due to reports of a stadium-shaped "structure" about 2,000 feet underwater, widely known as Sycamore Knoll. Some refer to it as an anomaly while others believe is an alien base. It's believed to be between two-and-a-half and three-miles wide.
The Majestic Opossum 1 month ago
I thought this was BS, but it is weird that Google blurred it out back in April...
brookeannsimmer 1 month ago
They probably blurred it because this looks like a graphical error and they are trying to prevent their mistakes from becoming half baked conspiracies online
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#43
Obviously, A Google Maps Glitch, But I Found This To Be Comical
#44
I Love Google Traveling... Behold A Dad Proudly Holding His Baby
Whats funny is that the baby is looking towards the Google photographer vs the moms phone who probably has tried a few times to have the baby look at her...this was wholesome and the baby is definitely a shenanigan child.
#45
Found A Plane
#46
Why Are All Of China’s Highways Misaligned On Google Earth?
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Sawdust 1 month ago
Cool list. Whatever happened to the Google Earth "flying car" in Perth, Australia from years ago?
David Paterson 1 month ago
I know the one. I haven't seen it around lately. At the time I thought it was a hang glider flying over the car park.
Load More Replies... Sawdust 1 month ago
Cool list. Whatever happened to the Google Earth "flying car" in Perth, Australia from years ago?
David Paterson 1 month ago
I know the one. I haven't seen it around lately. At the time I thought it was a hang glider flying over the car park.
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