Google Earth's most bizarre sightings from flying rabbit to 'home of Satan' – The Mirror
Google Earth has been used to photograph every corner of the globe – but interestingly it has also picked up some of the planet’s most bizarre and unexplained sightings
From Mercator to Da Vinci, mankind has always strived to map the world.
Now, with the aid of satellites and vehicles, Google may have come closest to documenting every nook and cranny of our planet. Google Earth is a remarkable technological feat, enabling anyone with internet access to explore some of the globe's most awe-inspiring locations.
The tech giant behind the renowned search engine dispatched cars, aircraft, and even horse-riding individuals to all corners of the Earth, capturing almost every inch on camera. However, the digital map isn't devoid of intriguing spots. From opportunistic jokers to genuine enigmas that the internet hasn't yet unravelled here are some of Google Earth's weirdest locations.
Safaris can be pricey, so if you're after a budget-friendly alternative to witnessing the world's most extraordinary animals first-hand, Google Maps might be your solution, reports the Daily Star. We're only semi-joking, by the way. There truly are some amazing close-up shots of animals on the digital world map.
From stunning whale sightings to ferocious crocodiles, if you search diligently enough, you'll likely discover all sorts of wild creatures. The most perplexing animal sighting, however, is undoubtedly the case of the flying rabbit. If you opt to amble down this nondescript rural road in Poland via Google Street View, you'll encounter the airborne bunny.
In one snapshot, a charming little bunny can be seen hopping down a dirt path. In the next, the poor creature seems to have been catapulted ten feet into the air. The reason for this sudden airborne journey remains a mystery, with some speculating that the Google Earth car may have accidentally hit the rabbit. Another theory suggests a bird of prey might have scooped up the bunny, only to drop it moments later.
As you navigate through the lanes and streets of our planet via Google Earth, one thing becomes evident. Whether in a town or city, regardless of the country or continent, people seem to crave one thing: attention. From a simple thumbs up to an all-out flash, pedestrians rarely stay impassive when the Google Earth car passes by.
However, in some cases, it's not entirely clear what motivated those captured on camera to act as they did. Consider these eerie pigeon people, snapped in Tokyo, Japan. Thought to be local art school students, it's unclear why these individuals chose to don the bizarre masks.
What's truly strange is that no matter which direction you travel down the road, they're always staring straight at you.
One advantage of Google Earth is its ability to let you explore some of the world's spookiest places from the comfort of your own home. Take this field of spine-chilling scarecrows in Finland, or this enigmatic house nestled in the heart of a dense jungle, for instance. Perhaps the most peculiar sight on Google Maps is a massive pentagram, stretching hundreds of metres, located in rural Kazakhstan.
The symbol, often associated with Satan and devil-worship, has sparked numerous wild theories from internet detectives about its origins. Some have speculated that the site could be home to a clandestine Satanist church, or even the Devil himself. These theorists point to the fact that two nearby locations are named Adam and Lucifer.
However, the truth is somewhat less exciting. While the symbol is linked to the Devil in some parts of the world, in Kazakhstan, the pentagram simply represents a star. So, when a creative landscaper decided to outline a park with trees in this shape, it likely didn't cause much of a stir.
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