an action completed using google.com to enter a search query. also said simply as "google" i.e. "to google something."
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google search
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googleplex
corporate hq of google and parent company alphabet. located at 1600 amphitheatre parkway in mountain view, california. named as a blend of the words google and complex, and as a tribute to the number of the same name. (see: googolplex)
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google
a technology company founded in 1998 by larry page and sergey brin at stanford university. headquarters located in mountain view, california. (see: googleplex) (see: google search)
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lake tahoe
beautiful freshwater lake situated in the sierra nevada mountains. largest alpine lake in north america and the 2nd deepest lake in the united states (1,645ft. at its deepest). it falls on the border of nevada and california (about 2/3 of the shoreline is on the california side) and is an ever-popular tourist attraction. looks like a big footprint! only has only one outlet, which is the truckee river, and drains to pyramid lake in nevada.
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apple (fruit)
an edible fruit produced by apple trees (malus domestica). there are over 7,500 different types of apples known today with more and more being bred as time goes on. apples, like other crops and even animals, are bred for specific taste, purpose, and even appearance. apple trees originated in china and today, china remains the leading producer of apples.
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apple
massive electronics company founded by steve jobs, steve wozniak, and ronald wayne
in 1976. known for their top-of-the-line products including mac computers and laptops, ipod, iphone, and ipad. -
sodium thiopental
brand name pentothal, but only available in us as generic due to being banned from export by the eu due to its use in executions. the only us manufacturer of the drug, hospira, stopped producing it. previously, one out of 3 main drugs administered during prison executions, and is now used as an agent to relax patients before they are put under general anesthesia in medical settings.
one of the few anesthetics safe to use for pregnant women that will not affect the fetus. also used as fatal-plus in veterinary settings when putting animals to sleep. this chemical and several others previously administered during executions have been banned for that use, which has led to botched executions since.
also given the moniker truth serum due to its ability to act on the nervous system and relax the user, often lowering inhibitions and causing them to speak automatically and unthinkingly -
england
home to numerous noteworthy landmarks including the london eye, queen elizabeth tower, stonehenge, and beautiful cheddar gorge.
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university of nevada, reno
one of two major universities located in nevada, united states. home of the wolf pack. situated in northwest reno, the university boasts high-quality education at pretty low cost. the orvis school of nursing and the reynolds school of journalism are two of the most popular programs in the university and are highly praised.
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thanksgiving
a holiday set aside on the 4th thursday in november to give thanks for the harvest and other blessings that may have come in the year. americans base this holiday on a pilgrim harvest feast that took place in 1621, hence why pilgrims and their style of dress typically are used as symbols of this holiday
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turkey (animal)
almost the national bird of the united states. a large domesticated bird most commonly used for food. traditionally served during the holidays. (see: thanksgiving)
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netflix
a streaming platform used popularly to play movies in the background of a night in together.
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hagia sophia
(turkish: ayasofya) a cathedral built in the 6th century in modern-day istanbul, turkey. constructed under the direction of byzantine emperor justinian i, it is considered one of, if not the most significant byzantine monuments. it stands today as a symbol of the religious developments that have taken place throughout the ages in this city. presenting elements of both islam and christianity alike, it started as an orthodox christian temple and was converted to a muslim mosque after the ottoman conquest in 1543. it was converted to a museum and named a unesco world heritage site in 1934, and has since been converted back to a mosque.
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istanbul
popular city of the beautiful country of turkey. historically constantinople, renamed to modern-day istanbul with the 1543 ottoman victory over the byzantine empire. (see: hagia sophia)
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theodor seuss geisel
1904-1991. most widely known as dr. seuss. beloved children’s poet, storyteller, illustrator, and much more. well-known works are the grinch who stole christmas and the cat in the hat. some stories and comics are known for their harsher political undertones associated with the 2nd world war and other significant historical events.