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Google Maps Fun
« on: April 04, 2007, 10:56:51 AM »
1) Go to google maps and click "Get Directions"
2) In from type "New York City"
3) In to type "London"
4) Get directions
5) Read step #23 and check the plotted course.

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Re: Google Maps Fun
« Reply #1 on: April 04, 2007, 03:44:51 PM »
Heh. Pretty funny. Long trip too: 3,938 mi (about 29 days 10 hours)
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    Re: Google Maps Fun
    « Reply #2 on: April 04, 2007, 04:40:03 PM »
    I did that once for directions from my home town to Paris. I like how they expect you to start driving after you swim the Atlantic, like there's a car readily available or something. :)

    Oddly, Google Maps cannot find driving directions across the Pacific... :)
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    Re: Google Maps Fun
    « Reply #3 on: April 04, 2007, 05:45:40 PM »
    LOL!
    Very neat find, Patio!  :D

    That is very cool

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    Re: Google Maps Fun
    « Reply #4 on: April 05, 2007, 02:48:24 AM »
    Haha, that made me COL.
    And a good point Dilbert, unless they expect you to carry a car across on your back, or steal one.
    Then again, I guess they can't recommend going to an airport or ferry or something because it'd be powerful advertising, sending everyone to one company to get across the Atlantic.
    Nice find.