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Lunchtime Atop A Skyscraper photograph
Published on February 23, 2009
1 PlacemarkThe RCA building (now GE Building) in New York City is part of the Rockefeller Center. One of the world’s most famous photos “Lunchtime Atop A Skyscraper photograph” was taken in 1932 by Charles C. Ebbets during its construction when steel workers took time out for a lunch… Display "Sergio – Tiles in NY" from…
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La Brea Tar Pits
Published on February 19, 2009
1 PlacemarkThe famous La Brea Tar Pits are located in Hancock Park in the center of Los Angeles. In the last century many prehistoric fossils were discovered at this site. La Prea also appeared in many movies and TV series like Last Action Hero (Arnold Schwarzenegger falls into the tar pits), etc.
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Greenpeace International
Published on February 18, 2009
1 PlacemarkGreenpeace was established in 1971 in Vancouver/Canada. The International headquarters are located in Amsterdam. Greenpeace is one of the largest environmental organizations in the world. Greenpeace works on the following issues: – Stop climate change – Defending our Oceans – Protect ancient forests – Demand Peace and Disarmament – Say no to genetic engineering –…
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WWF – World Wide Fund For Nature
Published on February 18, 2009
1 PlacemarkThe WWF Organization (World Wide Fund For Nature) was established in 1961 in Gland/Switzerland. WWF is one of the largest environmental organizations in the world. Other important offices are located in Australia, Brasil, Canada, France, Germany, USA, UK, India, etc. Display "Because we're all connected" from YouTube Click here to display content from YouTube. Learn…
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Princess Elisabeth Station
Published on February 16, 2009
1 PlacemarkThe Princess Elisabeth Station is a Belgian polar station in Antarctica. It was officially inaugurated on 15 February 2009. The station is the worlds first zero emission research station as it runs entirely on solar and wind energy.
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Streetview Smiley
Published on February 16, 2009
1 PlacemarkThis Streetview Smiley can be found in South Carolina.
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USGS earthquakes KML file
Published on February 11, 2009
kml earthquake.usgs.govKML file from United States Geological Survey’s (USGS) Earthquake Hazards Program: Real-time earthquakes and plate boundaries in the past seven days.
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The world’s ugliest building…
Published on February 11, 2009
1 PlacemarkThe world’s ugliest building – the Ryugyong Hotel – is located in Pyongyang, North Korea. It was never completed due to several construction and material problems. Display "Ryugyong Hotel North Korea Pyongyang" from YouTube Click here to display content from YouTube. Learn more in YouTube’s privacy policy. Always display content from YouTube
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Telectroscope connecting London and New York
Published on February 11, 2009
2 PlacemarksA giant “Telectroscope” was connecting London and New York from 22 May – 15 June 2008. The art project was created by Paul St George & produced by Artichoke and partners. Display "Andy Jordan's Tech Diary: The Telectroscope" from YouTube Click here to display content from YouTube. Learn more in YouTube’s privacy policy. Always display…
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Aircraft Boneyards
Published on February 10, 2009
5 PlacemarksAircraft Boneyards are places for retired airplanes usually found in the South west of the USA.
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Buildings that look like a dog and a sheep
Published on February 9, 2009
1 PlacemarkTwo buildings that are shaped as a dog and a sheep in New Zealand.