Google Maps is not only rude; it's demanding as well.

The big G is of course so mega-global these days that you can plot journeys pretty much anywhere with the Maps product, and it is more than happy to draw you lovely maps, satellite views and textual instructions. So, say you are wanting to have a nice trip from New York to visit the land of the Poorhouse - England. Go to the directions section and type in New York to London (or whichever cities interest you most) and press the Search Maps button.

Or you can click here for a previously prepared version. Either way checking the directional instructions it says it will take 29 days 10 hours. Yes, Concorde doesn't exist much any more, but it's still kind of slow. Where's the holdup?

Answer: direction 24. Whether or not you're good at following directions you'll probably struggle there. It's a 3462 mile long stretch, arduous at the best of times. Moreso if you take the form of transport Google recommends.

(Tip-off credit goes to Claire thanks!)