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Crazy things you've found in Google StreetView

Started by rickmastfan67, April 07, 2010, 03:30:00 AM

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jakeroot

#500
"Crazy?" I don't know. But odd, I guess. Unusual for sure.

In Bellevue, WA: a white "Apple Maps Look Around" Subaru Impreza Hatchback. Judging by the imagery, the Street View vehicle was waiting for a green light when the Impreza pulled up.

(street view image)

I don't have an Apple device, but it would be interesting if someone could pull up the Apple Maps "look around" imagery for this location, to see what was captured. Address (roughly) is 15899 SE 63rd St, Bellevue, WA (though it's at the corner of SE 63rd St, Cougar Mountain Way, & Lakemont Blvd SE).



andrepoiy

#501
This also happened at 85 Sloane Avenue in Toronto in the Jun 2019 streetview. (The Apple Maps Impreza is on the right of the image)



https://www.google.ca/maps/@43.7297442,-79.3096386,3a,15.1y,11.58h,85.84t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sfYXUagT6ZhzVJafXYZQIoQ!2e0!5s20190601T000000!7i16384!8i8192

hotdogPi

I see absolutely nothing unusual in that image.
Clinched, minus I-93 (I'm missing a few miles and my file is incorrect)

Traveled, plus US 13, 44, and 50, and several state routes

I will be in Burlington VT for the eclipse.

ErmineNotyours

Quote from: 1 on March 23, 2020, 05:46:15 PM
I see absolutely nothing unusual in that image.

Usually you see a similar thing when the car goes by a mirrored window.  Great algorithms think alike.

jakeroot

Quote from: 1 on March 23, 2020, 05:46:15 PM
I see absolutely nothing unusual in that image.

It's just the two competing services running into each other. I've only seen one Street View car in my entire life, and I walk every day; gotta be fairly unusual for Apple Maps and Google Maps to run into each other while taking photos.

CNGL-Leudimin

I remember seeing this happening with Bing Streetside instead in New York City. Both images were published, and Microsoft blurred out Mr. Google's car.
Supporter of the construction of several running gags, including I-366 with a speed limit of 85 mph (137 km/h) and the Hypotenuse.

Please note that I may mention "invalid" FM channels, i.e. ending in an even number or down to 87.5. These are valid in Europe.

D-Dey65

I just found something really weird. An image of somewhere in the Persian Gulf in a gallery related to Middle Island, New York!
https://goo.gl/maps/R1msE6ZZWEsZaCyJA


Mr. Matté


ErmineNotyours


jakeroot


formulanone

#510
Quote from: Mr. Matté on March 28, 2020, 02:48:47 PM
Two GSVs street racing (though probably at the speed limit and not recklessly

I spy a small step ladder in the back seat, presumably for inspecting, cleaning, or adjusting the camera and apparatus.

I wonder how easy it is to remove that assembly? No, my first thought was servicing the vehicle on a lift or low bridge, not the street value of the Street View gear.

jeffandnicole


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jakeroot

Quote from: ozarkman417 on April 05, 2020, 01:41:30 PM
Quote from: Mr. Matté on March 28, 2020, 02:48:47 PM
Two GSVs street racing (though probably at the speed limit and not recklessly
Google's logo updated in mid 2015 and here is this vehicle in 2018 using the logo from prior to that date.

True, but the Impreza hatch that the cameras are attached to were made prior to 2011. I'm guessing they just haven't got around to repainting them yet.

The newer Hyundai Elantra hatch models that they are now using have the new paint job with the new logo.

D-Dey65

Here's something crazy; I think this might be the lowest clearance of any bridge in the country:

https://www.google.com/maps/@35.008879,-85.331907,3a,75y,165.11h,86.74t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1spi5PgTD73Np-19Bcxtb64Q!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en

Forget about driving a truck under that thing. There are people who couldn't fit underneath it!


CNGL-Leudimin

Sorry, that is too high: https://www.google.es/maps/@49.4408942,1.0828414,3a,15y,262.44h,78.19t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1shtVAACxqonQYX_0zZgWR_g!2e0!7i16384!8i8192 (Okay, it's not in the USA but in France. For reference, this underpass has a clearance of 5' 11", and the bridge in the post above is 1.9 m)
Supporter of the construction of several running gags, including I-366 with a speed limit of 85 mph (137 km/h) and the Hypotenuse.

Please note that I may mention "invalid" FM channels, i.e. ending in an even number or down to 87.5. These are valid in Europe.

D-Dey65

Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on April 19, 2020, 04:35:55 AM
Sorry, that is too high: https://www.google.es/maps/@49.4408942,1.0828414,3a,15y,262.44h,78.19t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1shtVAACxqonQYX_0zZgWR_g!2e0!7i16384!8i8192 (Okay, it's not in the USA but in France. For reference, this underpass has a clearance of 5' 11", and the bridge in the post above is 1.9 m)
5'11"? I'd have to bend down a bit.

jakeroot

Quote from: D-Dey65 on April 20, 2020, 09:51:50 PM
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on April 19, 2020, 04:35:55 AM
Sorry, that is too high: https://www.google.es/maps/@49.4408942,1.0828414,3a,15y,262.44h,78.19t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1shtVAACxqonQYX_0zZgWR_g!2e0!7i16384!8i8192 (Okay, it's not in the USA but in France. For reference, this underpass has a clearance of 5' 11", and the bridge in the post above is 1.9 m)
5'11"? I'd have to bend down a bit.

My hair would breeze the ceiling! It's rare that I get to say that.

Good thing Europe has reasonably-sized vehicles. 100% chance of that ceiling being struck in America within an hour of opening. Though, yes, I can see that the bloody French have hit it too :-D No country is exempt from idiots unable to read signs or know how tall their car is.

webny99

Quote from: jakeroot on April 20, 2020, 11:36:56 PM
Quote from: D-Dey65 on April 20, 2020, 09:51:50 PM
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on April 19, 2020, 04:35:55 AM
Sorry, that is too high: link (Okay, it's not in the USA but in France. For reference, this underpass has a clearance of 5' 11", and the bridge in the post above is 1.9 m)
5'11"? I'd have to bend down a bit.
My hair would breeze the ceiling! It's rare that I get to say that.

Not quite so rare for me. At 6'3", I've had to duck through doorways a few times :D

jakeroot

Quote from: webny99 on April 21, 2020, 03:54:32 PM
Quote from: jakeroot on April 20, 2020, 11:36:56 PM
Quote from: D-Dey65 on April 20, 2020, 09:51:50 PM
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on April 19, 2020, 04:35:55 AM
Sorry, that is too high: link (Okay, it's not in the USA but in France. For reference, this underpass has a clearance of 5' 11", and the bridge in the post above is 1.9 m)
5'11"? I'd have to bend down a bit.
My hair would breeze the ceiling! It's rare that I get to say that.

Not quite so rare for me. At 6'3", I've had to duck through doorways a few times :D

I got a cousin who's just shy of 7'. Most of my life, it seems like he's been ducking down :-D. But the man is very modest, driving a Nissan Cube and all. I feel for him, since I know the world was designed closer to my height (5'10").

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ErmineNotyours


KEVIN_224

The Black Hills are streaming with...liquid gold? :paranoid:

andrepoiy

There is a famous 11' 8'' bridge on YouTube with box trucks crashing into it



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