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Tiny Island Named After A Rapper
- Sean Cole found a tiny 40x40 foot island labeled "Buster Rhymes Island" on Google Maps near Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.
- Kevin O'Brien named and cared for the island, canoeing there, planting blueberries, and using it socially.
Add Place Names By Geotagging
- To add an informal place name to Google Maps, users can apply a geotag through Google and it may appear publicly.
- Kevin demonstrated this by geotagging Buster Rhymes Island and watching the name appear and reappear on the map.
Five-Year Rule For Commemorative Names
- The U.S. Board on Geographic Names requires a five-year waiting period after a person's death before approving commemorative names.
- This rule prevents hasty memorializations and protects against naming living people or recently deceased celebrities.