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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | {{w|Google Maps}} is a service provided by {{w|Google}} that offers a map of the world including satellite and aerial imagery for free. Using the {{w|scroll wheel}}, the user can zoom out to see a larger area. | + | {{w|Google Maps}} is a service provided by {{w|Google}} that offers a map of the world including satellite and aerial imagery for free. Using the {{w|scroll wheel}}, the user can zoom out to see a larger area. {{w|Lena River}} is a river in Russia, flowing into the Arctic Ocean (with a large {{w|River delta|delta}}). |
− | Clicking on the comic leads to an online Google Maps page showing [https://maps.google.com/?ll=73.103006,126.44577&spn=0.272619,1.385651&t=h&z=10 the satellite imagery of the Lena Delta] | + | Clicking on the comic leads to an online Google Maps page showing [https://maps.google.com/?ll=73.103006,126.44577&spn=0.272619,1.385651&t=h&z=10 the satellite imagery of the Lena Delta]. |
− | + | Cueball is likely playing [http://www.Mapcrunch.com Mapcrunch], this 'game' randomizes a street view location with the goal of finding the airport | |
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==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
− | :[Cueball | + | :[Cueball at a computer.] |
:''February 4th:'' | :''February 4th:'' | ||
:''Departed the mouth of the Lena River, heading south.'' | :''Departed the mouth of the Lena River, heading south.'' | ||
:''It has been nearly half an hour and still no sign of civilization.'' | :''It has been nearly half an hour and still no sign of civilization.'' | ||
:''The scroll wheel tempts me, but I will not cheat.'' | :''The scroll wheel tempts me, but I will not cheat.'' | ||
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:My hobby: Getting lost on Google Maps satellite | :My hobby: Getting lost on Google Maps satellite | ||
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[[Category:My Hobby]] | [[Category:My Hobby]] | ||
[[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]] | ||
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