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So, when you\u2019re sitting down to consider why in the world Google is coloring eggs for the holidays, remember that we aren\u2019t talking about Easter Bunnies, baskets, or egg hunts. Instead, we\u2019re talking about the little goodies that programmers decide to \u201chide\u201d in various places that you can find while roaming around their virtual creations. Why do they do it? Who knows. I\u2019m sure a sense of humor and boredom come together in a single moment giving us plenty to chuckle about as we roam the vast span of everything Google has to offer.<\/p>\n
Steve Irwin in Google Maps<\/p>\n
The buildings that you see on Google Earth are usually created through independent artists, and when they are delivering their work, it seems that some of them decided that they didn\u2019t want to miss out on the fun. Take the Sydney Opera House for example. When taking a virtual gander at the Australian landmark, be sure to rotate your view around to the harbor-side of the building. Who\u2019s lurking? Well, it\u2019s none other than Steve Irwin, the loveable \u201cCrocodile Hunter\u201d, doing what he did best\u2026wrestling a croc!<\/p>\n
Hope You Can Swim!<\/p>\n
Google Maps became an incredibly popular alternative to other websites such as MapQuest. However, it seems that the programmers at Google had some tricks up their sleeves as they sought to offer up some humor to those looking for directions. Want to get from Portugal to Washington, D.C.? No problem. You\u2019ll get detailed directions bringing you to the west coast of Portugal and a quick and easy \u201cswim\u201d spanning over 3000 miles! No one is quite sure if this was a joke, but after quite a few internet-goers got a kick out of it, the company deleted it.<\/p>\n
3:14 A.M.<\/p>\n
The next time you\u2019re up after 3:00 am, take a look at iGoogle. You\u2019ll notice that at 3:14 AM every morning, something spooky is lingering. If you\u2019re at the beach themed browser, you\u2019ll notice the Loch Ness Monster pop up for 60 seconds. Other good times include UFOs moving in the \u201cCity Scape\u201d themed iGoogle browser. It\u2019s believed that the programmers wanted to show some love to Pi, the mathematical, never-ending decimal. For whatever reason, that\u2019s awfully late for a joke\u2026<\/p>\n
Trekkies Unite<\/p>\n
Fans of Star Trek will love the Easter egg that Google cooked up for the Klingons. The sci-fi alien race has its own Google search engine, complete with the language. In addition to the Star Trek references, Elmer Fudd has earned his way into the mix, as well. All in all, it\u2019s quite an honor, all things considered.<\/p>\n
Google Earth in Style<\/p>\n
Google Earth is bound to have more cookies and Easter eggs than anyone could imagine, but nothing tops soaring over the landscapes in an F-16 fighter jet. Those that want a more delicate ride can elect to jump into a prop plane. Getting to the flight simulator is simple: open Google Earth and hit CTRL-ALT-A. Strap in and enjoy!<\/p>\n
Programmers want to have fun too! After all, they spend countless hours designing and working out kinks in a search engine that we all use daily. Let them have their fun!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"