How many developers working for Google does it take to change a light bulb?
You might find out the answer next time you type in the phrase "fun facts" in Google's search bar. The dynamic answer box also responds to "I'm feeling curious." It is all part of a new series of tools aimed at mixing the need for verified data and random bits of information. For users who want to study deeper into the subject, the search engine provides the source of the fact. Here are five things we've learned while toying around with it:
–What are the elements that make up living things?
–Why do golfers yell 4?
–What kind of plant is a tumbleweed?
–How many women have won the Nobel Prize?
–Why are there 13 stripes on the U.S. flag?
Maybe you find trivia contests boring, or you already win most of them and are feeling famished. Just type "I'm feeling hungry" to get a display of recommended restaurants in your general area. Planning a honeymoon or a family trip that you want to be memorable? Search "I'm feeling wonderful" and simply choose the tourist attraction that's most convenient from the results. A friend comes over and confesses she discovered a ravishing passion for astronomy? Fear not, for "I'm feeling stellar" provides ample opportunities to study the night sky and its wonders.
The more generous of users can rejoice because there is a search for them, too. "I'm feeling generous" provides a comprehensive list of charities and causes that could use your support. Browsing through them will inform you who, how and where you are helping.
When a boost of creativity and inspiration is what you need, "I'm feeling Doodley" delivers a list of Google Doodles and a short explanation of their innovative design.
Learning from its competition has become a staple of Google and good examples, such as StumbleUpon, are put to good use. Due to the sizable database, the same result rarely appears twice. This means that you can entertain yourself for hours while expanding your knowledge in a vast array of fields. If you really want to challenge yourself, playing detective is possible: "I'm feeling puzzled" is the phrase for any aspiring Sherlock Holmes.
