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Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by boulder_bum, Jun 3, 2007.

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mojo @ Oct 26 2007, 04:13 AM) [snapback]530622[/snapback]</div>
    Thank goodness, I haven't been able to figure out one of these for days!
    Try this one, it's easy.
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  2. efusco

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Prudence @ Oct 26 2007, 07:55 AM) [snapback]530657[/snapback]</div>
    Is this a repeat? The studio and cross street where the Beetles recorded and were photographed for the album cover?
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco @ Oct 26 2007, 06:09 AM) [snapback]530661[/snapback]</div>
    Yup, it was a Mojo entry Sep 27. Looks like it's time again to update the list; we've had several recent repeats. Well, (sigh) I wasn't planning anything this weekend anyway --- :lol:

    MB
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(airportkid @ Oct 26 2007, 10:42 AM) [snapback]530710[/snapback]</div>
    Well, it looks like Prudence isn't getting back in. Here's a change of direction:
    [attachmentid=12219]

    (BTW, I just do a search on the thread using the bottom left search text box to make sure my posts aren't already done, I don't look at your list but maybe others do).
     

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    It's the islands that are interesting, but I put in the land mass for reference. Note that the grey in the top left is an area where imagery isn't available for that resolution.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(nerfer @ Oct 26 2007, 10:02 PM) [snapback]530991[/snapback]</div>
    http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=U....790527&z=9
    Bering Strait Little Diomede Island and Fairway Rock

    This one isnt a famous place.Outside the region its not that interesting.But one of the presidential candidates studied there.
    And there is an AOL connection.[attachmentid=12228]
     

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mojo @ Oct 27 2007, 02:48 PM) [snapback]531280[/snapback]</div>
    [attachmentid=12234]
     

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    Punahou School

    This is where Barack Obama attended in Hawaii.

    Fields open as I have nothing to post at the moment.

    [Edit] OK, Here s one.
     

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mojo @ Oct 27 2007, 02:48 PM) [snapback]531280[/snapback]</div>
    Actually it's Little and Big Diomede Islands (according to Wikipedia), these are the closest bodies of land owned by Russia and the U.S. being just 3 km (2 miles) apart. Also, the international date line runs between these islands (my next clue was going to be the difference between them was almost night and day, but obviously you folks don't need many clues :)
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(nerfer @ Oct 28 2007, 09:31 PM) [snapback]531758[/snapback]</div>
    Thought I'd posted those before...had planned to anyway.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bestmapman @ Oct 28 2007, 12:19 PM) [snapback]531592[/snapback]</div>
    http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&...p;z=19&om=1
    Old North Church in Boston"one if by land, two if by sea."

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mojo @ Oct 29 2007, 12:06 AM) [snapback]531839[/snapback]</div>
    This has a presidential candidate connection.Its supposed to look like the beginning of bridge to another era.[attachmentid=12238]
     

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mojo @ Oct 29 2007, 12:08 AM) [snapback]531839[/snapback]</div>
    repeat, Clinton library
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco @ Oct 29 2007, 08:05 AM) [snapback]531910[/snapback]</div>
    Its open
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mojo @ Oct 29 2007, 11:24 AM) [snapback]531955[/snapback]</div>
    OK I've got one.
     

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bestmapman @ Oct 29 2007, 11:47 AM) [snapback]531984[/snapback]</div>
    http://maps.google.com/maps?q=36.113056,-1...p;z=19&om=1
    Bellagio fountain

    This has been one of the most frequently viewed places on the planet.
    [attachmentid=12240]
     

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mojo @ Oct 29 2007, 11:56 AM) [snapback]531988[/snapback]</div>
    But that was over 40 years ago.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mojo @ Oct 29 2007, 04:21 PM) [snapback]532108[/snapback]</div>
    [attachmentid=12244]
     

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    Most frequently viewed 40 years ago as in the setting for some early 60s popular TV show? Mayberry?

    But what then is the significance of the B&W photo? (And what IS it?)

    Tough puzzle.

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(airportkid @ Oct 29 2007, 08:15 PM) [snapback]532184[/snapback]</div>
    Cuban missle crisis. But I can't find exact location. Give me a moment.

    Got it San Cristobal

    I'll post in a moment.
     
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    Here you go.
     

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