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Life & fun · April 21, 2026

Where the F***?

Point your phone at the world. How close can you get?

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What it does

Place your phone flat, rotate an arrow to point toward a city or landmark anywhere in the world, and estimate the distance. Simple mechanic. Surprisingly hard. New daily challenge every day. 150+ locations, easy and hard mode, works fully offline. Free — no ads, no subscriptions, no nonsense.

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