Google: 129 Million Different Books Have Been Published
Google intends to scan all known existing 129 million unique books before 2020.
What Is Google Effect?
The Google effect is the tendency for people to forget information that can be easily looked up online.
What Happens When You Google ‘Askew’?
If you search for 'askew' in Google, the content will tilt slightly to the right.
What Are Some Amazing Facts Related to Google?
In 1999, the founders of Google actually tried to sell it to Excite for just US$1 million. Excite turned them down.
What Was Google Originally Called?
Google was originally called 'Backrub'.
What Are the Google Employee Perks and Benefits?
If an employee dies while on staff, Google will pay the surviving spouse 50% of the employee's salary for 10 years.
How Many Books Are There in the World?
There are an estimated 130 million books in the world. This number includes all books ever published, as well as all books that are currently in print.
How Many Searches Are There on Google?
3.5 billion Google searches are made every day.
How Much Does The “I’m Feeling Lucky” Button Really Cost Google?
The 'I'm feeling lucky' button costs Google US$110 million per year, as it bypasses all ads.
Google Ocean to Map Underwater Topography
You can see underwater sea life, coral reefs and wrecks using Google Maps.
Does Google Donate to Charity?
Google.org is the charitable arm of Google, committing about US$100 million in investments and grants to nonprofits annually.
How Many Job Applications Does Google Receive Each Year?
Google gets 2 million applications a year.