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When we use Google Maps, we usually have an idea of what we’re looking for. Directions to your favorite pizza place from your home, where your best friend’s new apartment is, how long you’ll be sitting in traffic when driving home from work, or which bus route will get you to that concert fastest. But have you ever spent time on Google Maps purely exploring? According to one online group, you might be surprised by what you’d find…

We took a trip to the Google Maps Oddities subreddit and discovered that there are many bizarre treasures just waiting to be discovered on this famous map platform. So enjoy scrolling through these pics that might inspire you to go treasure hunting on Google Maps, and be sure to upvote the ones that you find most surprising!

#1

A 40 Year Old Man Went Missing After Night Out. 22 Years Later, A Local Man Was Looking On Google Maps And Spotted A Car In The Lake. When The Car Was Searched, The Missing Man’s Skeletal Remains Were Found Inside

A 40 Year Old Man Went Missing After Night Out. 22 Years Later, A Local Man Was Looking On Google Maps And Spotted A Car In The Lake. When The Car Was Searched, The Missing Man’s Skeletal Remains Were Found Inside

A 40-year-old man went missing after a night out. 22 years later, a local man was looking on google maps and spotted a car in the lake. When the car was searched, the missing man’s skeletal remains were found inside.

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David Wong
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Guess how many people missing like this out there.

Hobby Hopper
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not the first time I've heard a variation of this story, so probably a lot.

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Jo Davies
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If anyone is interested in this sort 9f thing, check out Adventures with Purpose of the in YouTube. These guys started out salvaging cars that had been dumped in waters. Since 2019 they have shifted their focus to helping find missing people who may have ended up I their vehicles, in water. Last month they reached 26 people that they found. They found a few thaare decades old like Carey Mae Parker

Michele
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Doesn't this make you wonder how many similar cases may be out in the world? So many missing people and they could be right under our noses!

Timbob
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There were no tire tracks leading into the water?

Daycare Attendant Sun
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's got to be weird being the resident that lives right next to it, not knowing there's just, like, a dead dude neighboring next to you.

Beck
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want to hear the story of how he ended up there.

James Frail
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At the time he went missing, the development was under construction. So things that might have indicated what happened were not present. There were no residents to hear at night, there was no grass to be tourn up, no trees, curb, or fence to crash into, as they had not been installed yet.

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The Original Bruno
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sorry, but how was the presence of that car unknown to people nearby? (And yuck, fill in that man-made mosquito-breeding pit!)

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    #2

    In Letea, Tulcea, Romania, Google Maps Car Was Actually A Carriage

    In Letea, Tulcea, Romania, Google Maps Car Was Actually A Carriage

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    Xandra
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's in the middle of the Danube Delta, there are no real roads and cars could only be transported on boats/ferries. Letea is a protected area, the last area with wild horses in Europe, as far as I know (not the ones pulling the carriage, obviously).

    ConstantlyJon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also, camo jokes aside, hilarious to me that we shouldn't be able to see the guy driving the carriage but he's wearing camo.

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    #3

    It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's A... Flying Rabbit In Poland?! 49.9179962,19.9373255

    It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's A... Flying Rabbit In Poland?! 49.9179962,19.9373255

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    Cat Palmer
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pretty sure that's a hare, not a rabbit. It can hecking jump, whatever it is.

    WindySwede
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But if you look at the frame before and after, it looks like it's been hit by the car and/or dropped by a bird. The other where its in the air. Its legs are in a really strange position for jumping. More like it's tumbling in the air 😵‍💫😟

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    Eva Kašu
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this was because car hit the bunny :(

    Andy Frobig
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is between when the bull head butts him and he turns to the camera to say "Of course you realize, this means war"

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    If you have access to the internet, which you clearly do because you’re here on Bored Panda (hi!), chances are you’ve used Google Maps before. When you visit a new place, need to get somewhere in a hurry, or are wondering how early you need to leave before heading to a date, this trusty map app is always there to help you out. Well, at least for the past 18 years it’s been there. Google Maps was launched on February 8, 2005 as a desktop platform that would help people “get from point A to point B”, and today, it’s used by over 1 billion people around the planet every month.

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    Shortly after Google Maps was released to the world, things got even more exciting. Google Earth came out a few months later, allowing us to view 3D images of the world on our desktop computers. Today, there are over 36 million square miles of high-definition satellite images on Google Earth, detailing over 20% of our planet. By December 2005, Google also launched Transit Trip Planner in Portland, Oregon, to help commuters view transit schedules and routes, but this feature was later added into Google Maps.    

    #4

    Um, What?

    Um, What?

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    Stardust she/her
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I know where the settings of my comics are

    Awenpotato
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even if it is no longer a secret, it's hardly going to be inundated with visitors

    David Wong
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A lab to study secret science.

    Tinkerbest
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or maybe the best secret lab? We all are discrediting its ability to be secret lab. Best disguise!!! Just saying

    Emma Kilcup
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone can actually add to Google Maps. If you look hard enough, you could find many "memes" places.

    Luna Crow
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was thinking the same thing. Not to destroy anyone's fun, because this is an amusing Easter egg someone planted, but anyone can do this. My bestie's house, where I'm currently sitting, comes up under his weird name for it

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    one-arm-crab
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    john carpenter peeks around the corner

    Roxanne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I suggest they change the lab name, since now everyone now it wasn't secret anymore

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    #5

    The Google Maps Driver Forgot To Stop The Recording

    The Google Maps Driver Forgot To Stop The Recording

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    Michelle C
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Forgot"....riiiiiggghhhttttttt

    FlatEarf
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It'd only be an accident if he was facing the other way clearly he didn't forget so your right

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    Praegard
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wish caption writer would explain the "crime" Man is in woods with back to the world. Why is having to urinate a crime?

    Socks
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's playing golf! For goodness sake

    Ozymandias73
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just marking his spot for the Maps, that's all. Nothing to see here.

    Limeydragon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This guy has a pic of him doin his business online and he doesn't even now!

    Full of Giggles
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a triple whammy. He accidentally filmed himself committing a crime. The crime was captured on company equipment. And his employer didn’t review the image before posting it on line so now the whole world can see his crime.

    Jaaawn
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A crime to urinate in a nature setting where there is nobody else around?

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    Joseph Vipin
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm just happy he didn't pull his trousers all the way down, bcause THAT would be awkward.

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    #6

    In An Effort To Boost Tourism The Xinhua Village In China Built A Giant Qr Code From 130,000 Trees So It Can Be Scanned By Passing Planes

    In An Effort To Boost Tourism The Xinhua Village In China Built A Giant Qr Code From 130,000 Trees So It Can Be Scanned By Passing Planes

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    Deborah Harris2
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If only it was a Rick roll ... they would be immortalised!!

    General Anaesthesia
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The QR code links to weixin.qq.com/r/(whatever) .. Google tells us: "Weixin is a social networking service provided by Tencent ("Weixin" referred to herein is a different product from its overseas version "WeChat". Weixin users are those who registered their accounts using a Chinese Mainland mobile number, while WeChat users are those using a non-Chinese Mainland number."

    Dianellian
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s a link to install WeChat, the Chinese Facebook.

    Limeydragon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It gave me Minecraft vibes when I first looked at it lmao

    Nitka Tsar
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That‘s a really cool idea. Now make it so that people on the ground can enjoy a real maze and it will be perfect

    Andy Frobig
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    21st century version of Studebaker Woods in Indiana

    PrettyJoyBird
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dedication. So do their fancy spy balloons correlate to this?

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    Another beloved feature of Google Maps is its real-time traffic updates. That dreaded red line that estimates how long you’ll be sitting in gridlocks came about two years after Google Maps was launched and is particularly useful for users living in big cities and with long commutes. Soon after, Street View finally came along, allowing us to suddenly be able to stroll down the street virtually, thanks to the help of cameras strapped onto everything from snowmobiles to camels.

    And in November 2007, Google Maps introduced a platform that forever changed the way we travel: a mobile app. It was first available for Blackberry and Palm devices, then Androids in 2008 and finally iOS devices in 2012. By 2009, though, the app got an exciting update as turn-by-turn navigation was introduced. Suddenly, we were all able to hear that lovely passive-aggressive voice telling us to "Make a U-turn" over and over again until possible...      

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    #7

    Does This Count As Odd?

    Does This Count As Odd?

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    Robert Trebor
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Matar Island, part of Atoll d’Ouvéa, Nouvelle Calédonie

    BoredPandaSucks
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    there's a joke about the coconuts on that island to be made, but i am not that clever.

    John Topper
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    2 years ago

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    #8

    Found In A Panorama In The Middle Of The Mcclintic Wildlife Management Area Outside Point Pleasant, Wv

    Found In A Panorama In The Middle Of The Mcclintic Wildlife Management Area Outside Point Pleasant, Wv

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    Vermontah
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this kind of stuff is why I don't go camping anymore

    Todd
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah that's House Fly Man

    Queen Mab
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh for goodness sake - is that Mothman causing trouble again?

    Wren Hard
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My old friend from school and I used to be obsessed with mothman in grade 3, we even suspected that our unusually tall school principal was actually mothman.

    Insono
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Today in 'images with threatening auras'

    glowworm2
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They found Dave from Finding Fiends!

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    #9

    Plane Entering Warp Speed?

    Plane Entering Warp Speed?

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    Two_rolling_black_eyes
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many satellites are actually just black and white but they build colors by looking at how the brightness changes on the same pixel versus the ones next to it. Each color moves at a different wavelength so moving the camera a km in orbit and taking the same picture of the same pixel is like the color shift of a star. They can also just have a Red, Green, Blue color wheel of filters that allows the same camera to be used on each one. Either way, they then use a version of red, green, and blue to make up the real color. This plane was high enough and moving fast enough that the same camera took its picture 3 times trying to build a color image of the ground below.

    Mickipickie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Naw, put your glasses on, its 3 dimensional

    * ~ l a s a n y a ~ *
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Glitch plane! I would love this as an album cover!!

    nobody lol
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that plane is like the only boy that is just a friend to me. ga-

    Megan Lauhon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Twilight Zone warned us this could happen!

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    One Google Maps feature that you might not even be familiar with is Street View Trekker, which was introduced in 2012 to take the platform to new heights. By placing their high-tech photo capturing equipment into backpacks, Google sent hikers into the wild to start capturing places like The Grand Canyon and the Amazon rainforest. Even the top of the Eiffel tower can be seen through the lens of Street View Trekker.

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    By 2014, Google Maps began expanding even more, as they started adding more information to their apps, such as business hours, ratings, prices of restaurants, bars and hotels, etc. And this is why I’ve spent countless hours on Google Maps before. Because I’m constantly on the hunt for the best vegan brunch, coffee shops and cakes that can be found in any city I find myself in…    

    #10

    I Think The Matrix Is Low On Energy

    I Think The Matrix Is Low On Energy

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    ConstantlyJon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    looks legitimately like a video game

    Id row
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think there's an unholy vortex happening on Karen Ave.

    James H
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    House has some kind of photo jamming tech?

    Sarcastic and Proud
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like settlement building in Fallout 4

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    #11

    New Plant Species

    New Plant Species

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    Stardust she/her
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I aspire to be a plant. This lady is living my dream

    ShellsBells
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hope she has a permit to disturb the mangrove.

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    Deborah Harris2
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the crazy plant lady living her dream

    Jaaawn
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She identifies as a bush- she's a trans-plant. (The Simpsons.)

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    #12

    Escaped Prisoner Found Near A Jail

    Escaped Prisoner Found Near A Jail

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    Alissa the Bored Fox
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He looks like he's just casually taking his daily walk lol

    Tim
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Act like you belong there and people will let you go wherever you want.

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    Rostit .
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "guy dressed up in a prison costume for Google"

    Elizabeth Elliot
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where still has striped outfits? Are there any that still have arrowheads?

    Ivan Braun
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They do. This is literally the design from the Wikipedia article labeled "Inmates outfitted in common present-day prison uniforms"

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    Li’l E.
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can see him thinking to himself “just walk confidently and look like you know what you’re doing. You got this, prisoner 87392!”

    Maisey Myles
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many years ago, a group of crazy friends put on Orange jumpsuits and ran around downtown near the police department. The cops went nuts. No one was charged and they did get a kick out of it. Keep in mind this was before the police turned into jerks

    Luna Crow
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's awesome, I love these kinds of harmless shenanigans! Wish everyone wasn't so "shoot first and ask questions later" these days

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    Rostit .
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    no, its just some guy in a costume. No one wears those outfits in prison. Even the farm in Arizona wears pink stripes.

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    Tessa Fontaine
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    good on google maps for blurring his face-they aint no snitch

    Halie S
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cant blame him for liking stripes

    Plebbit
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of the Leonardo DiCaprio walking meme

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    If you’ve been using Google Maps for many years, and you’re curious where your travels have taken you, you’re in luck! In 2021, Google launched the Google Maps timeline, which allows users to see where they’ve been on any specific day or any particular place. It can inform you how long you walked or rode on public transit, how long you stopped for coffee at that one adorable café in London, and what time you arrived at your hotel. While all of this tracking can sometimes be creepy, I have to admit I enjoy being able to see this information when I’m feeling sentimental and want to relive a particularly lovely experience.   

    #13

    It's Just A Little Longer, Doc

    It's Just A Little Longer, Doc

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    Kevin Beard
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His nickname is tripod, he’s very popular with the ladies!

    Stary_cat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wherever I go through rain and snow The people always let me know There's Jake the peg, diddle-iddle-iddle-um With his extra leg, diddle-iddle-iddle The day that I born (oh boy) my father nearly died He couldn't get my nappies on, how matter how he tried 'cause I was born with an extra leg, and since that day begun I had to learn to stand on my own three feet Believe me that's no fun I'm Jake the Peg, diddle-iddle-iddle-um With my extra leg, diddle-iddle-iddle-um Wherever I go through rain and snow The people always let me know There's Jake the peg, diddle-iddle-iddle-um With his extra leg, diddle-iddle-iddle I had a dreadful childhood really, I s'pose I shouldn't moan Each time they had a three legged race, I won it on me own And also I got popular, when came the time for cricket They used to roll my trousers up And use me for the wicket I'm Jake the Peg, diddle-iddle-iddle-um With my extra leg, diddle-iddle-iddle-um Wherever I go through rain and snow The people al

    Troy Brett
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Holly It’s bigger than mine I’ll have to step up my game

    David
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Overqualified to drive a stick.

    Jordi Sharpe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a practical question for ya... how the hell would you take a c**p?

    Tim
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where do I find those pants?

    nobody lol
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you know, my bf isn't home.....

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    #14

    Google Earth Finally Revealing The Truth About The Pyramids!

    Google Earth Finally Revealing The Truth About The Pyramids!

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    Will Cable
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Daniel Jackson was right.

    John Bell
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL AT ALL THE STARGATE GEEKS. YES!

    Xandra
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw the photo and instantly I was really hoping to find all these comments!

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    jgilmer
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww they are wearing hats!

    Marcellus II
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The adult pyramids are coming thru, so far we only saw the baby ones. That's gotta hurt.

    Limeydragon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The thing that happened to the spinxes nose it now happening to the pyramids

    David
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So they are really just giant sand castle molds?

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    #15

    House

    House

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    Rodney McKay
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Suspiciously, there's no Street View for that location in Taholah, WA.

    Marcellus II
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Krugerpark (on Streetview) I came across a brushfire with hundreds of birds around it, hunting for escaping small creatures.

    Maisey Myles
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It would be cool if an arsonist was seen running out the back door and caught

    Heather Talma
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd scroll the surrounding area looking for the firetrucks

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    While this article might be focusing on how silly and surprising Google Maps is, we have to give the platform credit for being impressively accurate most of the time, especially considering how rapidly it has improved. And if you’re curious how Google Maps manages to be so precise, look no further. Greg Miller wrote a piece for Wired exploring this exact topic. It turns out that one of the keys to Google Maps’ accuracy is just covering ground. They’ve had cars cover more than 7 million miles, which allows them to “algorithmically build up new data layers from information [they’ve] extracted”, Manik Gupta, group product manager for Google Maps, told Wired.

    #16

    What The Hell Lmfao

    What The Hell Lmfao

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    ConstantlyJon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the horse head version of the Lorax

    Katie Lutesinger
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is he more man than a horse, or is he more horse than a man? He screams, for he does not know.

    LittleWombat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How do people know when the Google Maps vehicle is going to be in their area to prepare for these? They're hilarious! I'd do something too if I knew when they were going to be filming by me!!

    David
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How do these people troll the Google camera? do they coordinate and tell each other what road it is driving down? I know maybe not this particular photo but I've seen others where it was pretty obvious they were waiting for the camera vehicle to drive by.

    Rebecca Trinkner
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They just didn't want to be a person anymore.

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    #17

    Deep Forest Hole (Russia). (67.8961230, 145.1598760)

    Deep Forest Hole (Russia). (67.8961230, 145.1598760)

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    Got hacked lol
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i think it's the earths poop hole

    KM
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If anyone's wondering it's a sinkhole, probably due to melting permafrost. Actually the whole area looks wild if you open the map, should come with a trypophobia warning

    Ronstantin
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "You will therefore be taken to the Dune Sea and cast into the pit of Carkoon, the nesting place of the all-powerful Sarlacc."

    Cyber Returns
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd be more worried about the mutant cannibals

    Marcellus II
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can you zoom out? It's maybe just the eye of a slowly waking troll?

    * ~ l a s a n y a ~ *
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What if you clicked on the restaurants button and found a restaurant there?

    Shyla Bouche
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It would probably be the restaurant at the end of the universe.

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    Maisey Myles
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The entrance to the secret science lab

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    #18

    The Seattle Center Has Fallen To Giant Spiders! Flee, For There Is No Salvation From Their Hunger!

    The Seattle Center Has Fallen To Giant Spiders! Flee, For There Is No Salvation From Their Hunger!

    hitbycars Report

    Lesley Richard
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's an art installation. Very realistic and creepy! https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2012/09/enormous-daddy-long-leg-spiders-overtake-the-seattle-armory/

    Red Panda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An artist painted it there to scare everyone coming in and leaving the airport. I think the there’s a BP a post about it somewhere…

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    Lia
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Burn the place down. No questions asked.

    Ozymandias73
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope nope nope nope noppity nope!

    Tall Tomatoe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ive seen this before its coller in person when youre on the needle.

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    #19

    “The End!” Spelled Out In Shipping Crates Next To The Rivian Car Manufacturing Plant In Normal, Il. (40.5140640, -89.0546155)

    “The End!” Spelled Out In Shipping Crates Next To The Rivian Car Manufacturing Plant In Normal, Il. (40.5140640, -89.0546155)

    Various-Wear-4918 Report

    Oktogal
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait, there’s a place called normal?

    Robert T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well there is a Boring, a Dull and a Nowhere, so why not?

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    Pirate narwhal
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Congratulations you've completed google maps

    David
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If that's the end, I want to read the rest of the message. Was it a manifesto?

    Shiven Chaudhary
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its a sign of death like final destination

    ConstantlyJon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my old car was built in Normal. fun name.

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    #20

    A Blurred B2 Bomber

    A Blurred B2 Bomber

    RealVaultteam6 Report

    WindySwede
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This arnt the B2 you are looking for. You was looking for U2..

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    Cyber Returns
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Funny story told to me by a radar operator in a British RAF base. An American B2 bomber flight radioed in acting smug saying "Do you have us on your radar yet?" and the reply was "Yes" followed by altitude, bearing, airspeed and distance to the airport followed further by instructions for approach. The crew on the B2 tried to be clever and changed direction opposite to where they were instructed, where they were immediately ordered to return to the correct path and prepare for punishment upon landing. This was in the UK. The radar crew were tracking the hole left in the rain as the radar picked it up not the B2. What did they expect when flying in the rain?

    badger
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    not as stealthy as they claim.

    Scout Finch
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maximum warp! Engage!

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    #21

    Censored Spot

    Censored Spot

    ExpertOk5969 Report

    ThatG
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s a prison in France

    ConstantlyJon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone must have made a big sign that says w***y on it. That's really the only explanation.

    CORGI QUEEN
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    people ask google to hide their houses for privacy reasons

    David Wong
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Farm like this in different colors in censorship pattern.

    Maisey Myles
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's the Secret Science Lab

    Isa's left eye
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's similar to 4539 SW 4th Ave, Portland, Oregon. I found that when I was looking at 418 SW Hamilton Street, which is a filming location for Grimm (Monroe's house)

    Jon H
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's just a housing estate built by Minecraft

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    Despite any bizarre locations or photos found on Google Maps, this platform consistently ranks as the top tier navigation system. “Google Maps covers more of the world than anyone else. Hundreds of millions of places are on the map in 220+ countries. So wherever you live in the world, Google is the most complete map you can find,” GIS Geography notes on their site. “By using machine learning, it’s how Google keeps its base map fresh and relatively error-free. Not only this, but they use the power of AI to navigate you through heavy traffic with real-time data. So when you’re on the move, no better GPS navigation app delivers like Google Maps.”

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    #22

    Looking At A House On Street View I’m Interested In Buying And Found A Mysterious Naked Big Foot On Street View

    Looking At A House On Street View I’m Interested In Buying And Found A Mysterious Naked Big Foot On Street View

    hellsidecitizen Report

    Olivia The Cloud
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's ok. That's just Fred. He likes to drink on Thursdays. He should be alright in a couple of days

    VonBlade
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trump streaking. Or an Umpa Lumpa. One of the two.

    kassidy barnes
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ware you sure you want that house now

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    #23

    This Low Overpass Knocked The Streetview Camera Off Its Mount

    This Low Overpass Knocked The Streetview Camera Off Its Mount

    shiningPate Report

    FakeOptimist
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Forgot to put up a height warning in bananas...

    g90814
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wonder if that was a career ending move?

    Luna Crow
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe it was just docked from their pay?

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    Tri-Titan and Friends
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Habitat for Trevor Henderson Creatures ☝️

    #24

    Declaration Of Love I Found On The Island Of Gotland, Sweden

    Declaration Of Love I Found On The Island Of Gotland, Sweden

    mrcooper89 Report

    Ronstantin
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Mister L-LOVE-A L-LOVE-A" (I'm sorry …)

    Limeydragon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hopefully however L and A are didn't break up....That would be awkward

    WindySwede
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://goo.gl/maps/vjs1bY59AQKezE5t7

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    Lia
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love you too, don't worry, Island of Gotland.

    Elizabeth Dittrich
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love Being in Sweden and being married to a Sweden.

    nobody lol
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    is nobody gonna talk about how the lake looks a little like blood

    David
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    HOW? I can't find the spot on the maps. But it looks like... what? used motor oil? chocolate syrup? lol

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    Traveling is expensive and not always feasible for everyone, so why not take a journey on good old Google Maps? Clearly, you never know what you’re going to find, and you might just come across a hilarious landmark or feature that you’ll want to visit in person one day. I’ve personally used Google Street View with my parents to give them a tour of the city I live in, since they haven’t been able to visit yet, and honestly, it was a great way to get them excited for the trip. Google Maps can be used for much more than simply figuring out which bus to take in the morning (although it is great for that too).

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    #25

    Got You !

    Got You !

    LettuceForeign4511 Report

    Aria Whitaker
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uh...Thing? That you? Where is Wednesday?

    Halie S
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thats just Jesus pushing him in the ... um ... right direction.

    Shayne Randlett
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bob wasn't the best tennis player, but he had a hell of a backhand

    Anya
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It goes with the lady head in the other bushes

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    #26

    There Is A Jeep(?) Ditched In A Pond Near Key West, Fl

    There Is A Jeep(?) Ditched In A Pond Near Key West, Fl

    KevinByMail Report

    wv10014
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's the other thing - a little further out in the water?

    ConstantlyJon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    someone's GPS said to go straight ahead and they listened.

    John Bell
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hurricanes. Lotta cars in lakes.

    Sassawrasse
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did anyone report this? We kind of have a "missing deceased person in submerged vehicle seen in Google earth" problem here in fl...

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    #27

    Red Indian Lake, Newfoundland With A Square Of Winter Weather Around Millertown

    Red Indian Lake, Newfoundland With A Square Of Winter Weather Around Millertown

    LilFashy Report

    Lauren S
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband was trying to get our 6 year old to describe the environment/climate we live in but our son just did not understand. So I jumped in the convo with Minecraft biomes and Ding! Ding! Ding! He understood and got the answer. 😂 BTW not the first time I’ve started to explain something to my son with, “You know how in Minecraft…”

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    the chicken marmalade
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Forget the arctic circle, I present to you, the Newfoundland Square!

    A Very Risky Gamble
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Asked dad and his guess is that it's just a section of land that hasn't been updated

    CultOfBambi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, I'd guess that too. Or possibly that section of the original satellite photo was corrupted so they had to take it from a prior or subsequent photo taken in winter.

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    Tina Harnish
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a Canadian, I can say Newfies do things differently.

    The Original Bruno
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Queen of Narnia in exile got a few acres.

    LALALand
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Climate change making the weather SO unpredictable these days....

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    Are you feeling inspired to go on a Google Maps adventure of your own to try and see what you can find? The world is your oyster, and clearly, there are many hidden treasures awaiting you on Google Maps. Keep upvoting your favorite pics on this list, and then if you’re interested in checking out a Bored Panda article featuring maps that might teach you something about our world, look no further than right here

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    #28

    Distorted View Of Some Kid's Bedroom, Found In The Atlantic Ocean. Coordinates Are -51.2630635,8.3682772

    Distorted View Of Some Kid's Bedroom, Found In The Atlantic Ocean. Coordinates Are -51.2630635,8.3682772

    ArcanaCheese Report

    Beck
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Interstellar vibes. Cooper is looking through somehow.

    Aria Whitaker
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Huh. it is gone now. Looked it up and just...ocean.

    David
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Must be a user posted picture. I'm pretty sure none of the street view vehicles would fit though those doors.

    iBlank
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if you stare at the image long enough, the kid gets up and turns the camera off

    * ~ l a s a n y a ~ *
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually stared at it for a sec then I realized it was a joke

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    Griffin Gould
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those coordinates put a place in Germany on the map

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    #29

    Weird Facility Near White Sands Missile Range Nm

    Weird Facility Near White Sands Missile Range Nm

    soxoz Report

    Alain Siodlowski
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's an RCS facility. For measuring radar cross sections of airplanes (and anything else). There are several in the south west of the U.S. The object to be tested is mounted on the right side of the strip, the radar (and other RF) signals are generated and measured by the antennae located of the left side. The strip is not for landing planes but for controlling radar reflections.

    Ronstantin
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Working title of "Stranger Things"?

    Lia
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is there a normal facilty? Is it a glorified asylum? I have so many questions...

    Tri-Titan and Friends
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now that's what I call normal; it's an aerial photo of the backrooms

    David
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Top photo - middle left - you can see the cage they keep King Kong in.

    Alain Siodlowski
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here is the link to their site: https://www.wsmr.army.mil/testcenter/testing/landf/pages/nationalradarcrosssectiontestfacility(nrtf).aspx

    TotallyNOTaFox
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like it's used for communication / data connections with the missiles after launch

    Cyber Returns
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Communications relay for a wide variety of signals. These are to compensate for the curvature of the earth. The airstrip is because it is the only way to get the fast if it fails

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    #30

    This Drawning Shed I Found In The Middle Of Nowhere In Finland

    This Drawning Shed I Found In The Middle Of Nowhere In Finland

    Reliquat Report

    Beck
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Drowning. I was looking for a drawn shed and I could not figure it out.

    Auntie Bear
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I misread it as drowning, then had to look again

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    Domi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes this is what my soul looks like.

    Beck
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An upvote for you because someone downvoted you.

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    Lia
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wood ya come and save me, instead of taking photos? I'll be driftwood soon! :(

    David
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You guys are pessimists. That shed is not drowning. It is rising. It's probably a zombie shed rising up to take its revenge or something.

    elcee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is a beautiful photo!

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    #31

    Random Hand Pointing The Way On Campus

    Random Hand Pointing The Way On Campus

    TheVentiLebowski Report

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    #32

    I Found A Ghost!

    I Found A Ghost!

    DarkKnight572 Report

    Aria Whitaker
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like one of those studio pictures from Sears or JC Penny from the 1970-1980's.... ih1h7fsk98...62e0e6.jpg ih1h7fsk98a01-63ee48562e0e6.jpg

    LittleWombat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How sweet would this be to find if it's your grandparent or parent who has passed away and there they are, like a Sears Portrait, on Google Maps! 🤣🥰👵👨‍🦳

    ConstantlyJon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's God looking down on us with disappointment

    TotallyNOTaFox
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ♪ AHHH, AHHH! AYAYA!♫ - Big enough, Kirin J Callinan

    #33

    Strange Obelisk And Markers In The Middle Of The Mexican Desert

    Strange Obelisk And Markers In The Middle Of The Mexican Desert

    Reverse_Baptism Report

    #34

    So I Was Looking Through South China Sea And Found This Photosphere

    So I Was Looking Through South China Sea And Found This Photosphere

    DesperateHollow Report

    ConstantlyJon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    not sure if that's a hammock or a fishing net. either way, I'm here for it.

    Ronstantin
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a Japanese video game 😆

    #35

    What Happened To This Bridge? My Dad Drives Over It Almost Every Day And He Said He Has No Idea What’s Going On In This Photo

    What Happened To This Bridge? My Dad Drives Over It Almost Every Day And He Said He Has No Idea What’s Going On In This Photo

    Temporary-Court9445 Report

    TotallyNOTaFox
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a rotating bridge that turns to the side to let ships pass

    Tracy Bower
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's called a swing bridge. It's located in Terrebone Parish, Louisiana

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    Jaya
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's just a swing bridge, but the middle part of the picture is from a photo taken when the bridge was turned 'open', and the top and bottom part of the picture are from photos taken when the bridge was turned 'closed', that's why it appears too short and weirdly shaped.

    Amy T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Barge ran in to it. Happens a lot in LA.

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    #36

    Strange Sand Sculpture On Google Maps!

    Strange Sand Sculpture On Google Maps!

    RealVaultteam6 Report

    Haywood Jablome
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get what the artist was going for except for the unicorn. That perplexes me

    Marcellus II
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unicorn = gay? It's Christ(ianity) being attacked from the right by the UN (symbol on left) supposedly the "New World Order", with their shock troops administering Covid vaccines. [So, not the UK royal family as those conspiracies are more alien/supernatural based, with spacelizard DNA etc.] So then the attack from the left flank being LGBTQAI+etc makes most sense.

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    Beck
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jesus is chained and being forced to vax? And a random unicorn. Because why not.

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    ConstantlyJon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well that just looks like something that I want to jump into and destroy...

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    #37

    Strange Square Pool Found In The Middle Of Nowhere In Texas

    Strange Square Pool Found In The Middle Of Nowhere In Texas

    Thomasasia Report

    David H
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The blue color implies mineral residue from mining of some kind

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    Cyber Returns
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like the art piece by Alfredo Barsuglia

    HeatherDPanda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oil well drilling rig water tank?

    #38

    The Great Glitch Of Russia? 46°29'02"N 47°57'13"E

    The Great Glitch Of Russia? 46°29'02"N 47°57'13"E

    LowlyOperator Report

    Rodney McKay
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks like the sort of thing that Apple Maps became famous for, back in its early days.

    Morris Goodenough
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the road from Bikini Bottom to Rock Bottom.

    #39

    Remnants Of An Old Building. (60.5179954, -1.4660173)

    Remnants Of An Old Building. (60.5179954, -1.4660173)

    BlueBoyBellamy Report

    ConstantlyJon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sounds like something that'd be fun to explore.

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    #40

    Antartica, Coordinates: -75.0089380, 0.0564898

    Antartica, Coordinates: -75.0089380, 0.0564898

    reddit.com Report

    Mike Fitzpatrick
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ants go marching one by one, hurrah hurrah...

    Caroline Nagel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I put the coordinates in Google maps I get a point in the middle of the Greenland Sea.

    Scott
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm guessing that it's showing you 75.0089380 N instead of S.

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    Amy T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone else see a bear silhouette?

    #41

    Two Planes At The Same Time

    Two Planes At The Same Time

    RealVaultteam6 Report

    #42

    Shirtless Old Man Riding An Electric Scooter Down The Road Past A Cow Sitting On A Hill In Norway (Made Into Fake Album Cover)

    Shirtless Old Man Riding An Electric Scooter Down The Road Past A Cow Sitting On A Hill In Norway (Made Into Fake Album Cover)

    PicRestoration Report

    ConstantlyJon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    someone needs to make this into a real album cover

    Sherry Moore
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok I don't see the problem here just livin' the dream

    Perendinator
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doubt that is in Norway. Old men dont wear sandals without socks ;)

    #43

    4d Bananana Car

    4d Bananana Car

    jamieusrowlando Report

    ConstantlyJon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    can we get an actual banana so we can see how long the banananana car is?

    Jon H
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But what could you use to show scale?

    Freya the Wanderer
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ring ring ring ring ring ring ring Bananacar

    Chewie Baron
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fiat Punto Sporting!

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    #44

    Easter Egg At Area 51 When You Use The Street View Guy! 37°14'20.1"N 115°48'28.2"W

    Easter Egg At Area 51 When You Use The Street View Guy! 37°14'20.1"N 115°48'28.2"W

    keblx Report

    Cyber Returns
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What ever it was must have been removed as there is nothing there now

    Scott
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You have to drag the little street view person onto the map and it turns into the UFO.

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    parajared
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I encountered this as well when I was trying to check out a street view image of the "Area 51 Alien Center" in Nevada

    #45

    Is This Normal In Finland?

    Is This Normal In Finland?

    fte34 Report

    Sunshine Lady
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It took me a while to see it 🤦

    Marcellus II
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look at the house, it has the same as the cars. The finns shop at IKEA for everything but are a bit sloppy in following instructions.

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    #46

    Found An Unidentified Shipwreck On An Unnamed Atoll, East Of Queensland Australia: 17°21'43"S 152°02'49"E

    Found An Unidentified Shipwreck On An Unnamed Atoll, East Of Queensland Australia: 17°21'43"S 152°02'49"E

    LowlyOperator Report

    Possibly Infected
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/adventure/diving-and-snorkelling/shipwreck-dives-queensland

    David Paterson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ben Cropp, by 1977, was able to say that he'd discovered more than 100 new shipwrecks on Australia's coral reefs.

    #47

    Pick-Up In Creek. (38.7283390, -91.3021620)

    Pick-Up In Creek. (38.7283390, -91.3021620)

    BlueBoyBellamy Report

    Ricardo Ferreira
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's their landmark. "You just walk till the Totalled Pickup and turn left."

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    #48

    Google Maps Captures A Train Accident In Rogers, Ar, Us. 34.113589, -93.053563

    Google Maps Captures A Train Accident In Rogers, Ar, Us. 34.113589, -93.053563

    timoglor Report

    ConstantlyJon
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    2 years ago

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    are we sure this isn't ohio?

    #49

    Is This A Cartel Village With Landing Strip? Near Chiapas, Mexiko Https://Goo.gl/Maps/Pfyf6zy4t3bkmmyd7

    Is This A Cartel Village With Landing Strip? Near Chiapas, Mexiko Https://Goo.gl/Maps/Pfyf6zy4t3bkmmyd7

    Snyggedi Report

    John Bell
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or a dig site seen from the air. A lot of Mayan and Spanish ruins there.

    #50

    Hole In The Midwest Sky

    Hole In The Midwest Sky

    LeftHvndLvne Report

    Beck
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's...not a hole. Where are the BP sensors🤣🤣

    Got hacked lol
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Honey! the world forgot to load again"

    Ronstantin
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a huge shoe coming down to crush the tree. (Poor tree)

    Domi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think there needs to be censorship for minors.😆

    Mike Fitzpatrick
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope nobody is on the toilet in that house, they're in for a bit of a surprise.

    #51

    What Is This? Partially Buried Structure In The Middle Of The Taklamakan Desert (Links And Coords In Comments)

    What Is This? Partially Buried Structure In The Middle Of The Taklamakan Desert (Links And Coords In Comments)

    SergeantSarcasm Report

    Griffin Gould
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I remember correctly it was an airfield

    Loonie Toonie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like one of the Roman homes that people find everywhere.. idk I'm just a minor..

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    #52

    South Eastern United States In South America. 1.4803580, -65.8451562

    South Eastern United States In South America. 1.4803580, -65.8451562

    MarzipanDismal9572 Report

    Griffin Gould
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We were wondering where the southeast went! Thanks for finding it google maps!

    #53

    Some Unidentified Man-Made Objects Near The Coast Of Bintan Island And Southern Malay Peninsula

    Some Unidentified Man-Made Objects Near The Coast Of Bintan Island And Southern Malay Peninsula

    64G1gabyte Report

    #54

    The Fake City, Yodaville (32.437242, -114.331526)

    The Fake City, Yodaville (32.437242, -114.331526)

    hitbycars Report

    Possibly Infected
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2170984/Target-Yodaville-The-town-middle-Arizona-desert-built-U-S-Air-Force-practice-bombing-raids.html

    g90814
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is where Indy got tossed around in a refrigerator.

    #55

    A Weird Figure Looking Like A Standing Longhorn Or Something. Really Weird. Around The Area The Figure Is In The Same Position. 30.906786, -98.962897

    A Weird Figure Looking Like A Standing Longhorn Or Something. Really Weird. Around The Area The Figure Is In The Same Position. 30.906786, -98.962897

    keblx Report

    VonBlade
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know there are websites that tell you when the GSV car is in your area and what time. People use those, set up things, prank. Not a massive shock to see something weird.

    Lord Mysticlaw
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are? One came past our house a while ago and my mom was really upset that the garden wasn't looking its best.

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    Nikkie Nothing
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a person in a gorilla suit with a cow head

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    #56

    Squid Game Type Beat In Norilsk, Russia

    Squid Game Type Beat In Norilsk, Russia

    Zuke020 Report

    #57

    Giant Whale? Kraken? Cthulu?

    Giant Whale? Kraken? Cthulu?

    SancyFauce Report

    #58

    Why Does North Korea Have So Many Causeways? Do You Think They Are Just Roads Or Do They Generate Power Somehow? Gr57+qm6 Sinmi-Dong, North Korea (39.5094200, 124.8141352)

    Why Does North Korea Have So Many Causeways? Do You Think They Are Just Roads Or Do They Generate Power Somehow? Gr57+qm6 Sinmi-Dong, North Korea (39.5094200, 124.8141352)

    Jackson_M_Bueller Report

    #59

    The Leaves Are Covering The Camera!

    The Leaves Are Covering The Camera!

    DarkKnight572 Report

    Abby da great
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No they are giant leaves for super bunny man

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    #60

    Algeria Sand Lines : These Are Miles Across. Could It Be A Land Boarder? Or …

    Algeria Sand Lines : These Are Miles Across. Could It Be A Land Boarder? Or …

    traceabledave Report

    ConstantlyJon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    lines like this in the sahara are likely oil exploration lines. there's a great video by Vox exploring these.

    #61

    I Found This Ghost Walking By, I Guess He Was Shopping

    I Found This Ghost Walking By, I Guess He Was Shopping

    iCoolSkeleton_95 Report

    Domi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone loves shopping, even ghosts.

    Griffin Gould
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you look closely, you can see the map through him

    #62

    Philadelphia Airport Is Now Known As Philly Pretzel Factory. Someone Goofed While Adding A Restaurant In The Airport

    Philadelphia Airport Is Now Known As Philly Pretzel Factory. Someone Goofed While Adding A Restaurant In The Airport

    mrezee Report

    Rostit .
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a pretzel factory in the airport

    ConstantlyJon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    is that like a worse version of the cheesecake factory?

    A Bobcat From Philly
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, no... they make great soft pretzels and pretzel dogs etc. I'm from Philly but live in the Poconos and we have one in East Stroudsberg. If it wasn't there, I'd have to go all the way back home to get my fill of Philly soft pretzels! :)

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    #63

    Air Force Base In Alaska Glitched Military Plane

    Air Force Base In Alaska Glitched Military Plane

    OMEGAcrap Report

    Cyber Returns
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    New experimental plane called the Wheredefuqamigoing

    g90814
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is how they make new planes.

    TotallyNOTaFox
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A C-17 Globemaster if I'm not mistaken

    VonBlade
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks more like a C34 Globeglobemastermaster to me.

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    #64

    What's Up With This Weird Line Of Cloud?

    What's Up With This Weird Line Of Cloud?

    tardis7983 Report

    #65

    Something Near Treasure Island, Ca 37.82947716731288, -122.35310211197653

    Something Near Treasure Island, Ca 37.82947716731288, -122.35310211197653

    Hentai__Princess Report

    Possibly Infected
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Abandoned sunken tankers or container ships ... When you flip to 3D mode, you can clearly see rusting and hull cavities ...

    #66

    The End Of A Highway In Costa Rica

    The End Of A Highway In Costa Rica

    reddit.com Report

    White Sauce Hot Sauce
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like they made some progress since this picture was taken. https://goo.gl/maps/o6GcLJXoWVqqXB3X6

    #67

    Guy Climbing Through Window With A Lookout?

    Guy Climbing Through Window With A Lookout?

    gazmuth1 Report

    ConstantlyJon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when the husband comes home from work early...

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    #68

    Since When Did Mini Vans Become Dull Ays

    Since When Did Mini Vans Become Dull Ays

    okay_so_i_see Report

    #69

    Oddity Or Commonality?

    Oddity Or Commonality?

    MichPRich Report

    Rebelliousslug
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are not nearly as many answers as I’d like in this list

    Lillian Swaim
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    likely a group of hunting animals, like dolphins or whales

    Amy T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like when that gas line exploded several months ago and people blamed Russia. Don't remember where it was.

    MellonCollie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is off the coast of Chile, so nowhere near that gas pine line.

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    #70

    Interesting Looking Facility Is Southeast Arizona 31°22'18"N 109°12'37"W

    Interesting Looking Facility Is Southeast Arizona 31°22'18"N 109°12'37"W

    APicketFence Report

    Amy T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Important or dangerous enough for a helicopter pad.

    Cyber Returns
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it might have something to do with the wildlife refuge located nearby

    Pumpkinpi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm getting Resident Evil vibes when they had that zombie facility in the middle of nowhere.

    White Sauce Hot Sauce
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's right by the US/Mexico border, with a bunch of white trucks like CBP would have. Could have something to do with border security.

    #71

    Any Ideas What This Facility Is With A Donut Shaped Pond? Inner Mongolia 41°10'32.5"N 100°24'31.0"E

    Any Ideas What This Facility Is With A Donut Shaped Pond? Inner Mongolia 41°10'32.5"N 100°24'31.0"E

    bothknees Report

    White Sauce Hot Sauce
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a nature retreat/tourist attraction, with yurts and preserved forests.

    Cyber Returns
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like they built a modern Buddhist temple

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