Google wants to get me fired.

Or at least I think that’s what’s really behind the much too addictive quality of Google Maps Satellite view. I managed to successfully distract half the office with looking around the nation. While Google points out the plane graveyard, we found the nuclear testing site more fascinating (Area 51 is to the north and east.) Zoom in on that large crater in the top most part of the testing area to get an idea about how big it really is. Scary stuff. Totally addictive too.

There are other interesting things to see too and Google Sightseeing is constantly updated with them. For a more practical use, check out this integration of Craig’s List and Google Maps

And since Google gave a cheer to their team, I feel obligated to say Go Blue!

Now back to work.

Susan Esparza is former managing editor at Bruce Clay Inc., and has written extensively for clients and internal publications. Along with Bruce Clay, she is co-author of the first edition of Search Engine Optimization All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies.

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