The Amazing GeoGuessr Phenomenon

The premise of the game GeoGuessr is easy: you are given an image from Google street view, which can be anywhere in the world, and you try to guess where it is. It's a real kick for geography nerds, but you'll never be as good at it as Trevor Rainbolt. He can identify a country from one image in less than a second! He learned little details that make places different from each other, like infrastructure, signage, and even the appearance of the soil. He's played the game so much that he can recognize those small clues in patterns quickly. In this video Rainbolt explains what he looks for, but even when you understand what he's doing, his speed and confidence is truly impressive. (via Laughing Squid)