Find the Building: Solve the Clues & Show the Map!

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The forum discussion revolves around a game where participants provide clues to identify specific buildings or landmarks, followed by sharing Google Maps images of the locations. Key examples include the Chesterton Windmill in Warwickshire, England, and Jackson Square in New Orleans, Louisiana. The clues are often cryptic and require lateral thinking, making the game both challenging and engaging. Participants actively contribute by guessing locations based on the clues provided, fostering a collaborative and fun atmosphere.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of geographical landmarks and their significance.
  • Familiarity with Google Maps for locating places.
  • Ability to interpret cryptic clues and riddles.
  • Knowledge of cultural references related to various cities.
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  • Research the history and significance of the Chesterton Windmill.
  • Explore the cultural landmarks of New Orleans, focusing on Jackson Square.
  • Learn about the architectural styles of notable buildings in Warwickshire.
  • Investigate the role of riddles and puzzles in enhancing problem-solving skills.
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This discussion is beneficial for puzzle enthusiasts, geography buffs, educators looking to incorporate fun learning methods, and anyone interested in cultural landmarks and their histories.

  • #751
hsdrop said:
ok mmmm the world's big menagerie without a single living thing
 
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  • #754
wolram said:
If no one else is going to pose a riddle i will post this one.
This angelic statue is 66ft tall and 177ft wide, where is it?
In ebay there are a lot of them. http://www.ebay.com/bhp/angel-statue
 
  • #755
wolram said:
If no one else is going to pose a riddle i will post this one.
This angelic statue is 66ft tall and 177ft wide, where is it?

the angel of the north
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The Angel of the North is a contemporary sculpture, designed by Sir Antony Gormley, located near Gateshead in Tyne and Wear, England.
 
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  • #756
hsdrop said:
ok mmmm the world's big menagerie without a single living thing
would you guys like another clue??
 
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  • #757
hsdrop said:
ok mmmm the world's big menagerie without a single living thing
The Hollywood Wax Museum...?
 
  • #759
OCR said:
nope but good guess throw hehehe ok time for a clue
it also the world's oldest and it is in the southern hemisphere and you guys are not thinking big anuf
 
  • #760
still no guesses guys? are we still playing?
 
  • #761
hsdrop said:
still no guesses guys? are we still playing?

We are still here, your riddle is tough.
 
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  • #762
In the interest of narrowing the field...are we talking about a geographical region, say a desert ?
 
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  • #763
1oldman2 said:
In the interest of narrowing the field...are we talking about a geographical region, say a desert ?
yes and in shair that will give it away too lol
 
  • #764
ok last clue it's the biggest sketch pad in the world
 
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  • #765
hsdrop said:
ok last clue it's the biggest sketch pad in the world
Now I'm thinking Antarctica, that's a pretty much blank slate... and it is a very dry desert, yup I'm going to try Antarctica and see how close I get with that guess.
 
  • #766
1oldman2 said:
Now I'm thinking Antarctica, that's a pretty much blank slate... and it is a very dry desert, yup I'm going to try Antarctica and see how close I get with that guess.
nop it not quite that big lol
 
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  • #767
hsdrop said:
nop it not quite that big lol
*goes back to pondering the clues* :headbang:
 
  • #768
1oldman2 said:
*goes back to pondering the clues* :headbang:
and just to give you an extra one it is man made
 
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  • #769
Jonathan Scott said:
The Milky Way?
No, but close.
 
  • #770
  • #771
No Andromeda, No Milky way.
 
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  • #772
tionis said:
No Andromeda, No Milky way.
ill ask again is it attached to the ground/earth??
 
  • #774
for mine or the other one??
 
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  • #775
Either at one time would be interesting, this adds a new (not necessarily bad) dimension to the game. :smile:
 
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  • #776
would you like another clue from me
 
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  • #777
it was made somewhere between 500 bc/500 ad but no one knows for sheir
 
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  • #778
tionis said:
This one should be easy:

I drift in the silence
feeling, touching heaven
flying over the world.
- Perseids Meteor Shower
Perseid-meteor-shower-2013.jpg
 
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  • #779
ok I'm going to live a big clue for tonight hehe some thought this place was for an air strip for U.F.O. lol
 
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  • #780
hsdrop said:
ok I'm going to live a big clue for tonight hehe some thought this place was for an air strip for U.F.O. lol
Okay then! "What are the Nazca plains" o_O
 
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