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We've all stood on a crowded street corner, maybe just stepping out of a subway station, phone in hand, trying to figure out which direction to walk. The map shows a blue dot, of course, but the dot ...

If you want a bird's-eye view of a house you like, your office building or a local landmark, you can do this easily using Google Maps or Google Earth. The 3D option, combined with satellite ...