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"The goal of the Project is to visit each of the latitude and longitude integer degree intersections in the world, and to take pictures at each location. The pictures, along with a narrative describing the adventures it took to get there, are then posted on the site. This creates an organized sampling of the world. Another goal is to document the changes at these locations over time. We've excluded confluences in the oceans and dropped some near the poles, but there are still 12,754 to be found. You're invited to help." The point closest to This is True headquarters is 38°N, 108°W. What's near you? From This is True for 12 September 2004 Suggestions for further reading:
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