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2008 has been a year of stunning changes, economic chaos and moose hunting governors. To put a fork in it all, Google has put together its yearly snapshot of what was on the world's collective mind. My favorites? The top searched cocktail recipes on the Trendsetters tab (looks like we drank a lot of bad martinis this year in the U.S.) and the "what is" and "who is" lists.
The stuff I find the most fascinating is on the Around the World tab, though. It's a great way to see what's important to people in other countries, or the whole world. YouTube is on just about every country's Most Popular list. No matter where we come from, we all need the occasional laughing baby fix, it seems.
One thing has me stumped: why does Google show up as a top ten search term in so many places? Googling Google? Really? People either really love their toolbar search windows or my grandmother gets around a lot more than I realize. And has access to millions of computers.
Happy New Year, everyone.2008 has been a year of stunning changes, economic chaos and moose hunting governors.... more
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Newspaper The Sun has labeled singer Katy Perry and 'idiot' for posing with a knife in a picture.Newspaper The Sun has labeled singer Katy Perry and 'idiot' for posing with... more
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Guy and Madonna Ritchie's divorce seems to be going well, if you think 'going well' involves lots of name calling and bitterness.Guy and Madonna Ritchie's divorce seems to be going well, if you think... more
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The Ministry Of Defence have recently released another batch of previously classified files, that deal with UFO reports in the UK. No aliens as such, but there are kites and Tina Turner. Yay!The Ministry Of Defence have recently released another batch of previously classified... more
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An online game from the makers of a game that encouraged teenage girls to get (virtual) boob jobs has caused controversy, by encouraging kids to start (virtual) gang wars.An online game from the makers of a game that encouraged teenage girls to get... more
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Searches are up for "women's institute", after the organization better known for jam-making, cake-baking and knitting has turned its attention to sex.Searches are up for "women's institute", after the organization better... more
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Ringo Starr has left a message on his website demanding fans stop sending him fan mail, because he hasn't got the time to read it. Presumably being a grumpy sourpuss is a full time job.Ringo Starr has left a message on his website demanding fans stop sending him fan... more
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Paddington Bear turns 50, and his presents include a new book and getting interrogated over his asylum status.Paddington Bear turns 50, and his presents include a new book and getting interrogated... more
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A huge, mutan, type of fish in India has apparently developed a taste for human flesh, after feeding on corpses thrown into a river after funeral ceremonies.A huge, mutan, type of fish in India has apparently developed a taste for human flesh,... more
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Street artist Banksy has a new graffiti-free exhibition in New York, where he's filled a pet shop with robot rabbits and copulating hotdogs. Because it's like, art, yeah?Street artist Banksy has a new graffiti-free exhibition in New York, where he's... more
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If you've ever wanted robot legs, but don't want to buy them outright, then a Japanese company has come to your rescue.If you've ever wanted robot legs, but don't want to buy them outright, then... more
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When you think of hip-hop, what comes to mind? Instead of KRS-One, you might want to think KRS-One Zero One One Zero Zero One. That's a binary reference by the way. Sorry.When you think of hip-hop, what comes to mind? Instead of KRS-One, you might want to... more
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Pizza Hut is to rebrand itself as 'Pasta Hut', until that falls out of favour and they opt for 'Carb Hut'.Pizza Hut is to rebrand itself as 'Pasta Hut', until that falls out of... more
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Searches are up for "Faycebook" - that's Facebook with a "Y" - after the launch of a campaign calling for a Black Country version of the social networking site.Searches are up for "Faycebook" - that's Facebook with a "Y"... more
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Searches are up for "Natascha Stellmach", after an Australian artist has claimed she's going to be smoking the ashes of Kurt Cobain...in a spliff.Searches are up for "Natascha Stellmach", after an Australian artist has... more
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If you're reading this, then it's probably on the internet (unless you read things on the internet by printing them out) and you're feeling OK. Just under half of the UK suffers from anxiety when unable to go online, so you'd better not stop looking at the internet. Ever. Just in case.If you're reading this, then it's probably on the internet (unless you read... more
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For the last ten years, Star Trek fans have gotten together in Atlanta, USA to choose Miss Klingon Empire. It's much like any other beauty pageant, but with more latex headpieces.For the last ten years, Star Trek fans have gotten together in Atlanta, USA to choose... more
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Google recently celebrated it's tenth birthday, but not with a little cake and a few pints- by deciding to give away $10 million to five world changing ideas.Google recently celebrated it's tenth birthday, but not with a little cake and a... more
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If a beeping sound or the radio isn't enough to get you out of bed, how about a droll comment from Stephen Fry?If a beeping sound or the radio isn't enough to get you out of bed, how about a... more
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Searches are up for "Tony Hart", after the sad news that that the popular TV illustrator has been forced to give up drawing.Searches are up for "Tony Hart", after the sad news that that the popular TV... more
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