Unbelievable Locations That Can Only Be Seen on Google Earth

Test Track on the Roof

This is another formerly Fiat owned test track. Located on top of the Lingotto Building in Turn, this was where Fiat did most of its new car innovation. Cars would start at the bottom floor on a lift, and the cars would be outfitted with their components on the way up. Once they reached the top, the cars would drive around the test track and descend again. Fiat no longer owns this building, since then it has become a shopping center. 

Beautiful Bolivian Lakes

This Bolivian portion of the Andes mountains is rife with volcanos, hot springs, and wild rock formations. From the Google Satellite, this looks like a wooden palate that's dotted with beautiful acrylic paints. However, on the Earth, these pools are full of acidic and alkaline water that can kill anything that decides to take a dip in it. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.