The Secrets of Google Maps - Page 6

Cadaverous Pallor · 05-18-2005, 10:56 AM

I think I see the Pope's face in it.

Tref · 05-18-2005, 05:20 PM

After six pages I note a serious lack of actual Google Map secrets, so here is one you may not know.

If you type "Pirate's Treasure" in the Google Maps search field, you'll get a topographical* view of the tattoo on Blackbeards head! According to Google the treasure is buried only 2.0 miles from a Ramada Inn and 5.7 miles from an area described by Google as being inhabited by "dragons"!

Good Heavens!

Tref · 05-25-2005, 08:13 PM

Google Maps biggest secret revealed!

Spoiler:

wendybeth · 05-25-2005, 08:18 PM

Oh, puhlease! That's the worst kept secret around. I mean, it's pretty obvious, isn't it?

Here is another Google secret:

Spoiler:

Tref · 05-25-2005, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by wendybeth

Oh, puhlease! That's the worst kept secret around. I mean, it's pretty obvious, isn't it

HMMPH! Why do I always hear these things last? I am so out of the loop.

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Originally Posted by wendybeth

Here is another Google secret:

Spoiler:

Ever been lost? Maps are not so boring then, are they? Huh. I don't think so. Maps are fine. SomedayIamgoingtomakethemmine.

wendybeth · 05-25-2005, 08:43 PM

Well, I am a hairdresser, you know. We tend to get all the gossip before it hits mainstream.

(Women don't need maps. We have this unique ability to actually stop and ask for directions. Men do not have this particular gene.)

Tref · 05-25-2005, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by wendybeth

Well, I am a hairdresser, you know. We tend to get all the gossip before it hits mainstream.

Then you might know the biggest secret of them all -- how does Googlemaps keep its hair so shiny and manageable?

wendybeth · 05-25-2005, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Tref

Then you might know the biggest secret of them all -- how does Googlemaps keep its hair so shiny and manageable?

I hear Google hangs out at Supercuts, but a friend of a friends nephew's brother's babysitter gets her hair done in my shop, and she swears it's:

Spoiler:

Moonliner · 05-26-2005, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Tref

After six pages I note a serious lack of actual Google Map secrets, so here is one you may not know.

If you type "Pirate's Treasure" in the Google Maps search field, you'll get a topographical* view of the tattoo on Blackbeards head! According to Google the treasure is buried only 2.0 miles from a Ramada Inn and 5.7 miles from an area described by Google as being inhabited by "dragons"!

Good Heavens!

"Pirate Treasure" returned an error, but then I tried "buried treasure"...... Inquiring minds want to know...

Cadaverous Pallor · 05-26-2005, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

"Pirate Treasure" returned an error, but then I tried "buried treasure"...... Inquiring minds want to know...

Psst, Mooney - Tref was pulling your landing gear.

But yeah....what is that?

05-18-2005, 10:56 AM	#51
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	I think I see the Pope's face in it. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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05-18-2005, 05:20 PM	#52
Tref Not Tref Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,188	Here Thar be Dragons! After six pages I note a serious lack of actual Google Map secrets, so here is one you may not know. If you type "Pirate's Treasure" in the Google Maps search field, you'll get a topographical* view of the tattoo on Blackbeards head! According to Google the treasure is buried only 2.0 miles from a Ramada Inn and 5.7 miles from an area described by Google as being inhabited by "dragons"! Good Heavens! __________________ Tref3.0 Listen in aural 3-D to Pop's muzak! (New songs added semi-bi-daily) j & j Did you know that Emas eht yltcaxe is exactly the same spelled backwards?! Last edited by Tref : 05-18-2005 at 05:23 PM. Reason: as opposed to a topo-gigio view.*
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05-25-2005, 08:13 PM	#53
Tref Not Tref Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,188	Google Maps biggest secret revealed! Google Maps biggest secret revealed! Spoiler: It's gay! __________________ Tref3.0 Listen in aural 3-D to Pop's muzak! (New songs added semi-bi-daily) j & j Did you know that Emas eht yltcaxe is exactly the same spelled backwards?! Last edited by Tref : 05-25-2005 at 08:14 PM. Reason: Ask Jeeves!
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05-25-2005, 08:18 PM	#54
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05-25-2005, 08:43 PM	#56
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Well, I am a hairdresser, you know. We tend to get all the gossip before it hits mainstream. (Women don't need maps. We have this unique ability to actually stop and ask for directions. Men do not have this particular gene.) __________________
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