Earth
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- Satellites:
- Artificial: (inhabited) International Space Station; (other) Hubble Space Telescope, ICESat...
- Natural: Luna
- Nearest planets: Venus, Mars
- Surrounded by: Earth orbit
Overview
Mostly harmless.
Related Pages
Countries
- Bangladesh
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Canada
- China
- Germany
- Guatemala
- Hungary
- India
- Israel
- Iraq
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- Morocco
- The Netherlands (Holland)
- Nigeria
- Norway
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- United States (USA)
Obscure Countries
These countries are very small, and their internet TLDs are often used for web sites unrelated to the country in question.
- Christmas Island (.cx)
- Norfolk Island (.nf)
- São Tomé (.st)
Displaced Peoples
Tools
- Babelfish: language translator
- Universal Currency Converter
Maps
- YourStreet: uses Google Maps data service to display a map showing where local news events took place
- Google Earth: image database viewable with software tool (free download, but WinXP/2k only)
- OpenStreetMap: online creative-commons-licensed maps & satellite photos
geological history
- A New View of and Ancient Habitable Planet: detailed computer renderings of simulated satellite views from 750 mya to the present
Directory
many of these links should be moved to the Internet
Apparel
- No Sweat Apparel: 100% union-made, sweatshop-free, "open source" apparel; US-based, ships worldwide
Artists
- Roger Dean: best known for his album covers for the rock group Yes
- Ryan Church: SF/F; did work for Star Wars II and III
Aviation
- Airliners.net: photos, data, and history for civil aircraft
- Landings: databases, aircraft sales, planning, weather, pilot supplies, flight schools...
Banking
see #Microloans
Disasters
- QuakeHelp wiki
Employment
- project placement
- guru.com: freelance technical project-oriented placement/collaborative site
- Project 4 Hire: similar
Environment
Events
Internet Access
- fon: "the largest wi-fi community in the world"
Microloans
- MicroPlace: "Invest wisely. End poverty." (an eBay company)
Real Estate
Religion
Scam Baiting
Trade
- Alibaba: "global trade starts here". Meeting point & directory for manufacturers and buyers
Travel
- Vacation Cruise Ships
Urban Exploration
- International Urban Glow: photos from Australia, Canada, Europe, US...
- 2015-02-20 Urban explorer reveals an abandoned world, frozen in time
- 2007-11-20 Miru Kim Takes Pictures