Virtual Globetrotting: Nature

Virtual Globetrotting: Nature - Misc http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2009 admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:05:48 -0800 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA["Annie's Oak"]]>

"Annie's Oak"
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-11-25 14:05:48
Here a venerable oak tree was saved by Annie Maybeck (1867-1956), wife of architect Bernard Maybeck. She is said to have "marched off to city hall" to protest the cutting of native trees during street paving early in the 20th Century. She and other influential women founded the Hillside Club to promote "building with nature". The Club proclaimed that "the few native trees that have survived centuries should be jealously preserved....bend the roads, divide the lots, place the houses to accomodate them!"
The original tree - a coast live oak, Quercus agrifolia - died in 1985. It was replaced with a young tree of the same species.Here a venerable oak tree was saved by Annie Maybeck (1867-1956), wife of architect Bernard Maybeck. She is said to have "marched off to city hall" to protest the cutting of native trees during street paving early in the 20th Century. She and other influential women founded the Hillside Club to promote "building with nature". The Club proclaimed that "the few native trees that have survived centuries should be jealously preserved....bend the roads, divide the lots, place the houses to accomodate them!"
The original tree - a coast live oak, Quercus agrifolia - died in 1985. It was replaced with a young tree of the same species.]]>

Pyramid of the Moon
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By: neotrix
@ 2009-11-10 00:17:49
The Pyramid of the Moon is the second largest building in Teotihuacan after the Pyramid of the Sun. The Pyramid of the Moon is located in the northern part of Teotihuacan and it mimics the contours of Cerro Gordo. Some have called it Tenan which in Nahuatl means "mother or protective stone." The Pyramid of the Moon covers a structure older than the Pyramid of the Sun which existed prior to 200 A. D.

The Pyramid's construction between 200 and 450 A.D. completed the bilateral symmetry of the temple complex. A slope in front of the staircase gives access to the Avenue of the Dead, a platform atop the pyramid was used to conduct ceremonies in honor of Chalchiuhtlicue, the goddess of water and of the moon. This platform and the sculpture found at the pyramid's bottom are thus dedicated to Chalchiuhtlicue.
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Pyramid of the Sun
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By: neotrix
@ 2009-11-10 00:16:59
The Pyramid of the Sun is the largest building in Teotihuacán and one of the largest in Mesoamerica. Found along the Avenue of the Dead, in between the Pyramid of the Moon and the Ciudadela, and in the shadow of the massive mountain Cerro Gordo, the pyramid is part of a large complex in the heart of the city.

http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/los-pyramides-de-teotihuac-n/]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pyramid-of-the-sun/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pyramid-of-the-sun/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:16:59 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pyramid-of-the-sun/ 19.69235500 -98.85371400 <![CDATA[Cerro de la Silla]]>

Cerro de la Silla
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By: neotrix
@ 2009-11-09 15:45:18
Cerro de la Silla (English: Saddle Hill), named for its distinctive saddle-shaped profile when viewed from the west, is a famous symbol of the landscape of the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. Even though the mountain itself is located in the adjacent city of Guadalupe, it is widely associated to the city of Monterrey, Mexico.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cerro-de-la-silla/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cerro-de-la-silla/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:45:18 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cerro-de-la-silla/ 25.67527800 -100.34455100 <![CDATA[Notting hill movie - Secret garden]]>

Notting hill movie - Secret garden
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By: giove
@ 2009-11-09 09:06:29
The private communal gardens, into which Anna and William break at night (“Whoops a daisy!”), is Rosmead Gardens, Rosmead Road, W11. Don't even think about it – it's a fiercely private garden, and the drop from the fence is nastier than it appears on film]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/notting-hill-movie-secret-garden/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/notting-hill-movie-secret-garden/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:06:29 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/notting-hill-movie-secret-garden/ 51.51247800 -0.20907600 <![CDATA[The river Tresa]]>

The river Tresa
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By: renato
@ 2009-08-20 00:52:12]]>

The river Tresa
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By: renato
@ 2009-08-20 00:52:12]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-river-tresa/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-river-tresa/ Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:52:12 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-river-tresa/ 45.99283100 8.78499800 <![CDATA[Like a paradise]]>

Like a paradise
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By: kuressaare
@ 2009-08-19 10:46:03]]>

Like a paradise
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By: kuressaare
@ 2009-08-19 10:46:03]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/like-a-paradise/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/like-a-paradise/ Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:46:03 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/like-a-paradise/ 46.42641100 6.92810800 <![CDATA[Beehives]]>

Beehives
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By: renato
@ 2009-08-19 06:12:28]]>

Beehives
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By: renato
@ 2009-08-19 06:12:28]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/beehives/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/beehives/ Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:12:28 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/beehives/ 47.13540000 7.62418200 <![CDATA[Police Horse Van]]>

Police Horse Van
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By: kuressaare
@ 2009-07-06 12:10:32]]>

Police Horse Van
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By: kuressaare
@ 2009-07-06 12:10:32]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/police-horse-van/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/police-horse-van/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:10:32 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/police-horse-van/ 51.51644800 -0.09386700 <![CDATA[Car Overgrown by Vines]]>

Car Overgrown by Vines
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-06-20 06:51:11]]>

Car Overgrown by Vines
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-06-20 06:51:11]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/car-overgrown-by-vines/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/car-overgrown-by-vines/ Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:51:11 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/car-overgrown-by-vines/ 34.97686700 -85.14109100 <![CDATA[Jackson's Big Oak Barbecue]]>

Jackson's Big Oak Barbecue
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By: Parabellum
@ 2009-06-18 13:27:36]]>

Jackson's Big Oak Barbecue
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By: Parabellum
@ 2009-06-18 13:27:36]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jacksons-big-oak-barbecue/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jacksons-big-oak-barbecue/ Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:27:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jacksons-big-oak-barbecue/ 34.21811900 -77.88684400 <![CDATA[Google Street View bicyclist helmet]]>

Google Street View bicyclist helmet
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By: kuressaare
@ 2009-06-15 22:08:13]]>

Google Street View bicyclist helmet
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By: kuressaare
@ 2009-06-15 22:08:13]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/google-street-view-bicyclist-helmet/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/google-street-view-bicyclist-helmet/ Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:08:13 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/google-street-view-bicyclist-helmet/ 37.43534000 -122.08866100 <![CDATA[Strange sky]]>

Strange sky
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By: neotrix
@ 2009-04-21 01:06:50]]>

Strange sky
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By: neotrix
@ 2009-04-21 01:06:50]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/strange-sky/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/strange-sky/ Tue, 21 Apr 2009 01:06:50 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/strange-sky/ 40.74234700 -74.00869100 <![CDATA[Kudzu Infestation]]>

Kudzu Infestation
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-03-28 20:27:18
Kudzu is a plant originally from Japan that is very prolific in the Southeast. If you drive around the Atlanta metro area as I do, you will often see this weed literally cover acres of trees, as shown in this image.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kudzu-infestation/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kudzu-infestation/ Sat, 28 Mar 2009 20:27:18 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kudzu-infestation/ 33.97511100 -84.17518600 <![CDATA[Leaf]]>

Leaf
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-03-28 05:04:58]]>

Leaf
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-03-28 05:04:58]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/leaf/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/leaf/ Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:04:58 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/leaf/ 48.64523000 -2.00240300 <![CDATA[Indian figs]]>

Indian figs
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By: renato
@ 2009-03-23 04:07:55]]>

Indian figs
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By: renato
@ 2009-03-23 04:07:55]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/indian-figs/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/indian-figs/ Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:07:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/indian-figs/ 41.09148400 16.88020800 <![CDATA[Beautiful Olives]]>

Beautiful Olives
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By: renato
@ 2009-03-20 10:35:08]]>

Beautiful Olives
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By: renato
@ 2009-03-20 10:35:08]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/beautiful-olives/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/beautiful-olives/ Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:35:08 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/beautiful-olives/ 43.70772500 7.24977500 <![CDATA[Googlemobile Becomes Visible]]>

Googlemobile Becomes Visible
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-02-06 17:50:10]]>

Googlemobile Becomes Visible
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-02-06 17:50:10]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/googlemobile-becomes-visible/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/googlemobile-becomes-visible/ Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:50:10 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/googlemobile-becomes-visible/ 44.79426400 -121.91475300 <![CDATA[Half Dome in Yosemite National Park]]>

Half Dome in Yosemite National Park
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-01-03 12:34:37]]>

Half Dome in Yosemite National Park
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-01-03 12:34:37]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/half-dome-in-yosemite-national-park/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/half-dome-in-yosemite-national-park/ Sat, 03 Jan 2009 12:34:37 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/half-dome-in-yosemite-national-park/ 37.75320800 -119.57708400 <![CDATA[Beautiful flowers]]>

Beautiful flowers
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By: kuressaare
@ 2008-12-23 04:05:54]]>

Beautiful flowers
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By: kuressaare
@ 2008-12-23 04:05:54]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/beautiful-flowers/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/beautiful-flowers/ Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:05:54 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/beautiful-flowers/ 39.47131800 -0.34280800 <![CDATA[Garbage heap]]>

Garbage heap
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By: kuressaare
@ 2008-12-22 00:23:15]]>

Garbage heap
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By: kuressaare
@ 2008-12-22 00:23:15]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/garbage-heap/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/garbage-heap/ Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:23:15 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/garbage-heap/ 39.53794000 -1.01074200 <![CDATA[Sticks on the Camera]]>

Sticks on the Camera
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-12-18 09:16:10]]>

Sticks on the Camera
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By: kkeps
@ 2008-12-18 09:16:10]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sticks-on-the-camera/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sticks-on-the-camera/ Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:16:10 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sticks-on-the-camera/ 47.49864800 -122.11853000 <![CDATA[Multnomah Falls]]>

Multnomah Falls
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By: milwhcky
@ 2008-12-09 17:43:48
This two tier waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge drops from a total height of 620 feet.]]>

Multnomah Falls
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By: milwhcky
@ 2008-12-09 17:43:48
This two tier waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge drops from a total height of 620 feet.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/multnomah-falls-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/multnomah-falls-1/ Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:43:48 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/multnomah-falls-1/ 45.57776300 -122.11715700 <![CDATA[Golden chain tree]]>

Golden chain tree
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By: milwhcky
@ 2008-12-08 22:20:15
Seen here in full bloom.]]>

Golden chain tree
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By: milwhcky
@ 2008-12-08 22:20:15
Seen here in full bloom.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/golden-chain-tree/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/golden-chain-tree/ Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:20:15 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/golden-chain-tree/ 47.63048300 -122.34755300 <![CDATA[Beautiful view]]>

Beautiful view
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By: kuressaare
@ 2008-11-08 02:53:10]]>

Beautiful view
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By: kuressaare
@ 2008-11-08 02:53:10]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/beautiful-view-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/beautiful-view-1/ Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:53:10 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/beautiful-view-1/ 45.84138700 9.07376300 <![CDATA[OH! beautiful view]]>

OH! beautiful view
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By: kuressaare
@ 2008-11-07 13:50:34]]>

OH! beautiful view
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By: kuressaare
@ 2008-11-07 13:50:34]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/oh-beautiful-view/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/oh-beautiful-view/ Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:50:34 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/oh-beautiful-view/ 42.95177400 0.15415200 <![CDATA[Leaf on Camera]]>

Leaf on Camera
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By: Tyco
@ 2008-10-28 10:52:42]]>

Leaf on Camera
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By: Tyco
@ 2008-10-28 10:52:42]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/leaf-on-camera/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/leaf-on-camera/ Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:52:42 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/leaf-on-camera/ 41.43977900 2.15343300 <![CDATA[Google Car on snowy road]]>

Google Car on snowy road
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-09-04 16:36:24]]>

Google Car on snowy road
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-09-04 16:36:24]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/google-car-on-snowy-road/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/google-car-on-snowy-road/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:36:24 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/google-car-on-snowy-road/ 46.29633600 -121.96450700 <![CDATA[Mammoth Hot Springs - Liberty Cap]]>

Mammoth Hot Springs - Liberty Cap
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By: milwhcky
@ 2008-08-25 23:00:10
This 37 feet tall rock formation was created by a hot spring which forced water to great heights for hundreds of years. Mineral deposits from the water flow formed the rock formation. In 1871, it was named for it's resemblance to the hats worn during the French Revolution.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mammoth-hot-springs-liberty-cap/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mammoth-hot-springs-liberty-cap/ Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:00:10 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mammoth-hot-springs-liberty-cap/ 44.97389100 -110.70369200 <![CDATA[Footprints in the mud]]>

Footprints in the mud
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By: tk42one
@ 2008-08-05 16:15:36
Two footprints in the mud.]]>

Footprints in the mud
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By: tk42one
@ 2008-08-05 16:15:36
Two footprints in the mud.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/footprints-in-the-mud/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/footprints-in-the-mud/ Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:15:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/footprints-in-the-mud/ -17.94068500 122.21740700 <![CDATA[Treehouse]]>

Treehouse
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-08-03 15:21:33]]>

Treehouse
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-08-03 15:21:33]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/treehouse/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/treehouse/ Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:21:33 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/treehouse/ 44.95278800 -93.33997200 <![CDATA[Road closed by snow]]>

Road closed by snow
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By: neotrix
@ 2008-07-04 15:13:12
via: http://googlemapsmania.blogspot.com]]>

Road closed by snow
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By: neotrix
@ 2008-07-04 15:13:12
via: http://googlemapsmania.blogspot.com]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/road-closed-by-snow/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/road-closed-by-snow/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:13:12 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/road-closed-by-snow/ 44.66566200 6.98754100 <![CDATA[Small waterfall]]>

Small waterfall
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By: neotrix
@ 2008-07-04 08:57:10]]>

Small waterfall
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By: neotrix
@ 2008-07-04 08:57:10]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/small-waterfall/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/small-waterfall/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:57:10 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/small-waterfall/ 42.93678900 -0.04128500 <![CDATA[Christmas tree]]>

Christmas tree
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By: neotrix
@ 2008-07-01 16:07:34]]>

Christmas tree
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By: neotrix
@ 2008-07-01 16:07:34]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/christmas-tree-6/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/christmas-tree-6/ Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:07:34 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/christmas-tree-6/ 35.69084700 -105.93617300 <![CDATA[Dinosaurs breaking out of building]]>

Dinosaurs breaking out of building
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By: neotrix
@ 2008-05-18 08:01:45
via Google Earth Hacks.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis]]>

Dinosaurs breaking out of building
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By: neotrix
@ 2008-05-18 08:01:45
via Google Earth Hacks.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dinosaurs-breaking-out-of-building/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dinosaurs-breaking-out-of-building/ Sun, 18 May 2008 08:01:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dinosaurs-breaking-out-of-building/ 39.81094700 -86.15924600