The 9 Most Controversial Things Ever Found on Google Maps

Google Maps is probably the most useful tool for searching for geographical information. However, during your exploration of the virtual globe, you can come across bizarre things you never thought were possible. If you have a rich imagination and the mind of a detective this can become the best entertainment for you.

1 . The Coca-Cola logo on a mountain

The world’s largest Coca-Cola logo was constructed on the slope of a mountain near Arica City, Chile. The logo was made to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Coca-Cola in 1986 and was composed of 70,000 empty Coke bottles.

2 . A mysterious pyramid discovered in Antarctica

The question of whether this pyramid-shaped structure hidden in the snow of Antarctica is the legacy of another ancient civilization is still open to debate. Supporters of this theory believe that this was the reason for the Third Reich’s extreme interest in Antarctica. Others are convinced that this mysterious pyramid is the legacy of the legendary Atlantis.

3 . A cruise ship among skyscrapers

The first thought that comes to mind after seeing this picture is that the captain went mad for a moment and headed for land. In fact, this building is a shopping center in Hong Kong. It looks especially splendid at night when all the lights are on.

4 . The footprint of a giant

This unusual maze similar to the footprint of a giant is located in a small village near the county of Hampshire. This is the longest maze in England (377 ft).

5 . Gulliver, tied down to the roof of a building

One of the world’s strangest children’s playgrounds is situated in Valencia, Spain. With numerous slides, secret passages, and a huge wide bench for parents, the structure looks like an amusement park.

6 . How to get revenge on your "asshole" neighbor

The quarrel between the two neighbors started in 2009. One of them came up with an unusual revenge idea: he mowed "AHOLE" into a field with an arrow pointing toward his neighbor’s house.

7 . An alien cat

This geoglyph is approximately 9,000 years old. According to one version, this is a divine cat who came from another world. It is located in the driest place on the planet: the Atacama Desert, which hasn’t seen a single drop of rain for centuries.

8 . A huge collection of aircraft

Different types of old and new planes and other aircraft are located next to the small airport in Belgrade in the Museum of Aviation. Visitors can walk around and take a closer look at every detail of the airplanes. The museum owns more than 200 aircraft, including fragments of the American "Stealth" combat aircraft and F-16 Fighting Falcon.

9 . A salt factory similar to a work of art

This is a small village in Niger with a population of 50 families. The main occupation of the local people is the extraction of salt from ponds full of mud. Each pond is filled with water, into which a special clay containing salt is placed. The salt water is then drained and filtered. Salt crystals become visible as the water evaporates.