Google Street View, the add-on to Google Maps and Google Earth that offers photographs of streets and cities, only launched in the UK last month.
It didn't take long for Brits to start spotting unusual, interesting, and unexplained street scenes, some of which, they deemed inappropriate for the service, and were subsequently removed. Since its initial launch in May 2007, over 200 cities have been shot for Street View, ensuring the number of weird things caught sight of has exploded.
During our trek through Google Maps we found a chicken carcass the size of a large people carrier, a car covered in Post-It notes, and what looks like a UFO parked in a back yard. So we've rounded up the oddest and most intriguing sights for you to check out.
Giant dead body
Normally a dismembered female torso lying in overgrown grass behind a seaside warehouse is something for the CSI team to investigate. So see if you can solve this puzzle.
Attack of the Post-It Notes
Post-It Notes are a great way to remind you of things. So judging from this Street View near Tampa, Florida, we can assume that the driver of this car is really forgetful.
A nice day for a walk with that special someone
Ah, Paris - a romantic city full of love. (Sound of record scratching...) But this guy spotted carrying a blow-up doll doesn't look like fodder for France's tourist board. Look closely, and you'll notice that nobody is batting eye at either of them. Will anyone look twice when they stop at a cafe?
Car Keebab
If Transformers character Megatron snacked on shish kebabs, we imagine they might look like this. The sculpture, by artist Dustin Shuler, is called 'Spindle' and can be found in Berwyn, Illinois.
Comments
google street view funny said: The Car Keebab is awesome It was originally commissioned by the shopping center owner David Bermant who donated his BMW car to be placed second from the top of the sculpture
Ann said: Sadly Spindle no longer exists It was demolished in 2008 enwikipediaorgwikiSpindle
johnstern said: oodles of funny stuff here how come you did not link to the actual street views that would of been nice
botfly said: Is that all What a boring planet
dhanyal akhtar said: how cool
bob boombastic said: this is so cool dont take any off