Here’s another installment of our weekly endeavor to make you laugh, have fun and in all cases waste time.

Interested in seeing the Seven Wonders of the World but don’t have the time or money? Do it for free with Google Earth.

This timewaster is a free-for-download application that allows you to zip around the world in 3D graphics. Start by traveling to your house — just type in your address and press Search. You can also look for schools, parks, businesses, landmarks and the sky.

The images used by Google Earth are taken every one to three years. The basic Earth is free, but Google also offers two paid options that offer more information, faster speeds and more detailed images.

Still, the free version is plenty of fun. If you’re looking for even more, the Google Earth Gallery displays free add-ons that show different information on the Earth — including a vision of the planet’s night light pollution, real-time earthquakes and the sites of Ancient Rome. And, if that’s not enough, check out the Google Siteseeing blog that covers all the strange and interesting things that can be found in Google Earth.

For information on computer specifications for the download, click here.

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