The thing about Google Maps
I'm sure you've read, seen, and tried this before.
First you go to Google Maps.
Then you click on "GET DIRECTIONS".
Then you fill out Point A and Point B.
Try Japan to China. #41 will say: Jet ski across the Pacific Ocean.
Now try USA to Japan. #31 will tell you to: Kayak across the Pacific Ocean.
At first I thought it was just the Google staff's way of poking fun at people who test their intelligence. ("REALLY?! You're asking us HOW to DRIVE from America to Japan?") But if you enter any of the other nonsensical combinations, e.g., Philippines to Thailand, New York to London, the site will give you a "We cannot calculate directions" message.
Would've been fun to see what other cockamamie ideas they've used to replace the simple suggestion of "Take a flight from this airport to that airport."
First you go to Google Maps.
Then you click on "GET DIRECTIONS".
Then you fill out Point A and Point B.
Try Japan to China. #41 will say: Jet ski across the Pacific Ocean.
Now try USA to Japan. #31 will tell you to: Kayak across the Pacific Ocean.
At first I thought it was just the Google staff's way of poking fun at people who test their intelligence. ("REALLY?! You're asking us HOW to DRIVE from America to Japan?") But if you enter any of the other nonsensical combinations, e.g., Philippines to Thailand, New York to London, the site will give you a "We cannot calculate directions" message.
Would've been fun to see what other cockamamie ideas they've used to replace the simple suggestion of "Take a flight from this airport to that airport."
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