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"Googling the phrase \"live webcams\" may not return the most insightful or educational content available on the web, but there's certainly some great stuff out there.\nTo save you the bother of trawling through such results, we've pulled together a list of ten fascinating webcam feeds from around the world that offer a scintillating glimpse into other people's lives, and fascinating looks at famous landmarks.\nWe're in no way suggesting that viewing an event or landmark on a computer screen can compete with a real-world experience, but, let's face it, it is better than nothing! Check out our selection below that armchair explorers can enjoy (dependent on time zones of course) right now.\n1. The Northern Lights \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Northern Lights are one of the great sights of the natural world, with their breathtaking display of seemingly magical illumination. While they can be viewed across the polar regions at certain times of the year, few have the chance to travel and enjoy them in person.  Even those who do may be disappointed by a no-show.\nThank heavens for technology then.  Though no substitute for the real thing, webcam feeds allow you to see the show from half way around the world. This webcam is located in Swedish Lapland, the northern part of the country, in a tiny village called Porjus, which is said to be a great destination for seeing the aurora borealis. \n2. A Las Vegas Wedding Chapel\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you enjoy a good wedding, but don't get invited to as many as you'd like, check out the live streaming over at the Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel, where you can watch couples tying the knot Vegas-style. The 24-hour cam also captures the cleaning crew during off-hours, which isn't quite as fascinating, but might hit the voyeuristic note for some. Watch out for Elvis and various theme-weddings, complete with props, lighting and colorful outfits.\n3.  Loch Ness\n\n\n\n\n\nSince the 1930s, people have been traveling to Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands with the hope of catching a glimpse of Nessie, the monster said to inhabit the lake. Fast forward 70 years, and all you need to indulge in a little plesiosaur-spotting is your browser and Mikko Takala's excellent live webcams. Enjoy some lake views now, and stay tuned for a soon-promised underwater cam that sounds very exciting.\n4.  Underwater Cam at Bonaire Marine Park\n\n\n\n\n\nIf there's ever a webcam that will make you want to get scuba-certified in a hurry, this is surely it. This live feed, which can be refreshed up to every two seconds on a speedy connection, provides an underwater view of the Bonaire National Marine Park in the Antilles islands. The cam is located 15 meters below the drop-off at the \"Something Special\" dive site. It offers a particularly clear glimpse of the marine world, thanks in part to the instructors and dive masters from Bonaire who help to keep the lens clean. \n5. London 2012 Olympic Park\n\n\n\n\n\nBy the time the 2012 Olympic Games roll around, you might take the backdrop for granted, but the major venues for the games are currently under contruction in Stratford, East London. These official webcams capture the various builds, including the Olympic Village, Basketball Arena, Velodrome, Aquatics Centre and the Olympic Stadium.  The images from each can be viewed on a speedy timeline, offering a cool stop-motion perspective on the multi-billion dollar undertaking. \n6. The Abbey Road Zebra Crossing \n\n\n\n\n\nThis may look like an unassuming \"zebra\" (pedestrian) crossing on an anonymous British street, but it is in fact the famous Abbey Road crossing, as featured on  The Beatles' 1969 album of the same name. Besides getting a glimpse at how the street has changed over the last 40 years, there's also a good chance you'll see plenty of tourists posing for the camera and emulating the Fab Four's iconic walk across. The webcam is provided by the Abbey Road recording studios and broadcasts images 24 hours a day. \n7. The Hollywood Sign\n\n\n\n\n\nThose big white letters have been gracing the Hollywood Hills area of Mount Lee in L.A. since 1923. Now synonymous with all things movie, the 14-meter tall letters are actually captured by a webcam all hours of the day. Multiple cams let you grab a great view of the hill, or check out things from the sign's perspective as well. \n8.  Africam\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you fancy catching a glimpse of lions, elephants, hippos and hyenas going about their daily business, then the Africam service can help you out. You can monitor four streaming feeds and eight refresh feeds, and follow the related Twitter account, which will give you a heads-up when any beasties are in view \u2014 a great way to click right into some live safari action.\n9. The Haunted Willard Library\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile a library may not strike you as the most exciting subject for a live feed, this is no ordinary library. It is, in fact \u2014 should you buy into such things \u2014 haunted. The Willard Library in Evansville, Indiana is purportedly inhabited by the \"gray lady,\" who floats around scaring the bejesus out of anyone and everyone.  There are also reports of other \"sightings\" in three rooms that can be monitored via webcam; the main research room (in which some truly terrifying ghoulie pics have been grabbed), the children's room, and the basement. \n10. The Bow of the Greenpeace Ship Esperanza\n\n\n\n\n\nGreenpeace's largest ship, the Esperanza (Spanish for \"hope\"), is currently on a world-wide tour to highlight the damage being done to the oceans. As such, you can expect to see some pretty interesting (and at times when it's on a protest mission, downright exciting) images captured on the webcam, which is located on the bow of the ship.  The cam's perspective gives you a lofty view of wherever the vessel is pointing. \n\n\nFor more technology coverage, follow Mashable Tech on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook\n\n\nMore tech resources from Mashable:\n\n- 10 Must-See Google Street View Sightings- 5 Must-See Google Easter Eggs- 10 Fantastic Websites for Spotify Fans- 5 Free Ways to Identify that Song Stuck in Your Head- Top 10 Modern Gadgets with Retro Styling [PICS]"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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