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What famous building is located at swim.common.couch?

Answer: The White House

A new mapping platform called What3Words uses an addressing method that makes it easy to reference locations. The company divided the earth's surface into a 3x3-meter grid, and each square has a unique address composed of three common English words.

One of GovTech's writers used to live at coats.gum.brush, but then he found a nicer place at able.frosted.vast. Addressing schemes are inconsistent across national boundaries, and in many regions they can be confusing or poorly documented. What3Words provides a consistent scheme that works for the entire planet — and works independently of any construction, governmental changes or legal framework. The website cites several more benefits of its addressing scheme here.

The small size of the grid squares and the platform's API make it a suitable candidate for drone integration, while using English words, rather than the names commonly found in traditional addresses, make it a natural fit for verbal input. In addition to the website, the service is also available via iOS and Android mobile apps.