I found Vladimir Putin in a Lithuania prison using Google Street View
Russian President Vladimir Putin is currently behind bars in Lukiškės Prison, a penitentiary in Lithuania. Well, not the real-life version of Putin, the one who’s …
Andy Meek is a reporter based in Memphis who has covered media, entertainment, and culture for over 20 years. His work has appeared in outlets including The Guardian, Forbes, and The Financial Times, and he’s written for BGR since 2015. Andy's coverage includes technology and entertainment, and he has a particular interest in all things streaming.
Over the years, he’s interviewed legendary figures in entertainment and tech that range from Stan Lee to John McAfee, Peter Thiel, and Reed Hastings.
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BTS fans, you have to check out this Google Search Easter egg
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