But if you try to ignore everything that Google has become and get back to the basic search engine, you will find that it may surprise you. There are lots of things to learn and love about Google\u2019s search engine. Did you know that only 1 percent of searches click the \u201cI\u2019m Feeling Lucky\u201d button? It\u2019s kept for nostalgia more than function. Ever wonder about all the cool Google logos? They\u2019re called Google Doodles, and the first one was created in 1998 to commemorate the Burning Man Festival.<\/p>\n
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Fun with Google search<\/p><\/div>\n
And when you\u2019re searching, Google will do a lot more than just give you great results. Some things are very entertaining, and some are just plain useful. Here are some of the cool things you can do with Google.com.<\/p>\n
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Do a barrel roll<\/strong><\/p>\nGo ahead, type it into the search box. This is what programmers call an \u201cEaster egg.\u201d It is just a little coding prank. There are tons of Easter eggs on Google.<\/p>\n
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Answer to life, the universe and everything<\/strong><\/p>\nSearch this and Google will tell you the answer is 42. Simple, huh? It references Douglas Adams\u2019 Hitchhiker\u2019s Guide to the Galaxy<\/em> series.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Anagram<\/strong><\/p>\nSearch for \u201canagram\u201d and Google will smartly ask you, \u201cDid you mean nag a ram<\/em>?\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Recursion<\/strong><\/p>\nIf you search for \u201crecursion,\u201d Google will ask you, \u201cDid you mean recursion<\/em>?\u201d No, no you\u2019d make a typo. In case you don\u2019t know, recursion<\/em> means repeating in a self-similar way, and a popular mathematical or programming joke.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Tilt or Askew<\/strong><\/p>\nSearching either one of these terms will tilt your search results to the right.<\/p>\n
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Calculator<\/strong><\/p>\nDid you know you could use Google search as a calculator? Just type in any math problem, and Google will give you the answer. You can input words (e.g. \u201cten times ten\u201d), or use symbols (\u201c10 x 10\u201d or \u201c10 * 10\u201d).<\/p>\n
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Unit Conversion<\/strong><\/p>\nType in any unit of measurement (e.g. pounds, feet, degrees Fahrenheit, etc.) and the unit you want it converted to, and Google will do the math for you. For example, you can type \u201c10 gallons to cups\u201d or \u201c32 degrees Celsius in Kelvin,\u201d and instantly get an answer.<\/p>\n
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Weather<\/strong><\/p>\nIf you want to see the current weather or the weekly forecast, just type in \u201cweather\u201d followed by a zip code or city, like \u201cweather 90210\u201d or \u201cweather New York City.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Definitions<\/strong><\/p>\nType \u201cdefine:\u201d followed by the word you\u2019re looking for, and Google will give you the definition.<\/p>\n
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Time<\/strong><\/p>\nIf you want to know the time in another part of the country or world, just enter \u201ctime\u201d followed by the area. For example, \u201ctime London.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Google is the most popular search engine for a reason. It returns incredibly relevant and useful results. Millions of people use it every day to do research or find entertainment or information. The Google brand is like the behemoth of the Internet. \u201cGoogle\u201d represents user-friendly computing and innovation. Beyond searching, Google has become a way of meeting all your computing needs. There is Google Documents, Reader, Sites, Photos, Shopping, Offers, Earth, Checkout, Chromebook, Notebook, etc. etc. etc. Google is one of the most powerful companies in the world.<\/p>\n