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Google Maps marks April Fools' Day with map-eating Ms Pac-Man
Google Maps has marked this year's April Fools' Day by allowing users to play Ms. Pac-Man on maps of real streets worldwide.Â
Google Maps has marked this year's April Fools' Day by allowing users to play Ms. Pac-Man on maps of real streets worldwide.Â
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