Google Maps has more to offer than just directions. Did you know that you can order a taxi, Uber or Lyft right from the app?

According to Business Insider, there are several other hidden tricks the popular mobile and desktop app offers.

On the desktop version, you can create your own maps, compile them into galleries and even travel back in time by comparing some street view shots across various years.

Watch the video below by Business Insider to learn about the other hidden features of Google Maps you may have never heard of:

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