The 10 Coolest Google Easter Eggs

Google is a much livelier company than what its plain landing page suggests. The guys at Google love to amuse their users with some cool surprises. And that's where Google Easter Eggs come into play. Below are some of the coolest Google Easter Eggs to try out. If you know more like these, then feel free to let us know in the comments and we'll post it with a thank you :)

Do a Barrel Roll

The 'Do a Barrel Roll' feature was first rolled out in November 2011. Just type "Do a barrel roll" in Google Search and press Enter, and see your screen do a 360 degree spin. The trick was reportedly taken from the classic "Star Fox 64," video game from Nintendo, which was introduced on April 27, 1997.

Zerg Rush

Zerg Rush is Google's version of the game 'Star Craft'. Typing 'Zerg Rush' in Google Search will initiate a rain of O's which will destroy any search result they encounter. You can stop the destruction by eliminating the O's by clicking on them. Google keeps your score which you can post on Google Plus.

Google Gravity

If you've loved the movie Gravity, then here's another type of gravity you would probably like. Enter "Google Gravity" and hit "I'm feeling lucky" and watch as everything on your screen falls apart.

Mental Plex

Mentalplex is a search feature introduced by Google. The user is asked to stare in a spinning circle. Google then reads your mind and returns the results accordingly. No need to type and click. Google co-founder Larry Page said that "typing in queries is so 1999."
For the best the results, the user is asked to:

• Remove hat and glasses.
• Peer into MentalPlex circle. DO NOT MOVE YOUR HEAD.
• Project mental image of what you want to find.
• Click or visualize clicking within the MentalPlex circle.

Mentalplex was a April Fool's prank by Google in the year 2000. If someone clicked the MentalPlex circle, search results for "April Fools" appeared, as well as a notice that MentalPlex was "unclear on whether your search is about money or monkeys."
You can still try out Mentalplex at: www.google.com/mentalplex

Pacman

The Pacman Google Doodle was introduced on May 21, 2010 to mark the 30th anniversary of the classic arcade game. You can still enjoy the game at www.google.com/pacman .

Atari Breakout

Google has a classic gem for Atari lovers. Just goto Google Image Search and put in 'Atari Breakout' in the search box. You'll see your search page transformed into an Atari Breakout arena. You control the bar with your mouse and the arrow keys. The objective of the game to destroy all the blocks without dropping the ball. It's Google's way of celebrating the 37th anniversary of Atari.

Meaning of Life

Google sure has answers for everything. Now, it has an answer for the most important question of all. Type "answer to life, the universe and everything" into the query box and hit Search. The answer comes, "42". The answer is inspired by Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

Google Calculator

Google's Calculator is much more awesome than your everyday gadget. Apart from doing the usual addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, it can solve logarithmic, exponential, trignometric functions and many more. But the coolest feature are the weird strings it accepts as numbers. For example, number of horns on a unicorn which is equal to 1. Some other examples are:

• "the loneliest number" equals "1", a reference to the song by Harry Nilsson.
• "once in a blue moon" equals "1.16699016 × 10−8 hertz".
• "a bakers dozen" equals "13".

Youtube Snake

Do you get bored while waiting for your videos to buffer? Google has something for you. Now you can play a classic game of snake while your videos load. Just use arrow keys to steer your snake and help it eat the dots.

Talk to a Martian

Google Earth now has a new feature that allows you to go through Mars just like you would do for Earth. But the developers at Google didn't just stop here. Type “Meliza” in the search window while looking at Mars. This will take you to a place on Mars with a placemark labeled “MELIZA“. Click on that and the placemark bubble will open and start talking to you. The program is based on an old computer application called “Eliza” which simulates talking to someone (very poorly). But, it’s a classic easter egg for Google Earth. 9YYJACMRCR2R

The Incredible Ruby Falls of Chattanooga, Tennessee

Ruby Falls is an underground waterfall in Tennessee, USA. It is part of the Lookout Mountains in Chattanooga. Ruby Falls is one of the most famous underground waterfalls in the world. The beauty of Ruby Falls makes anyone go 'WOW'.

Ruby Falls: History

Ruby Falls was discovered by Leo Lambert

Ruby Falls remained unnoticed till the 20th century. It seems really surprising how such an amazing place  was undiscovered for such a long time. It finally came to the public eye when Leo Lambert, a chemist and cave enthusiast who accidentally discovered the cave, got the idea of turning the place into a tourist attraction. Although his primary motive was entirely commercial, I think that we all should be thankful to the man for finding such an amazing place. Thus Leo Lambert started work to turn the place more tourist friendly and named it Ruby Falls, after his wife.

Ruby Falls: Formation

An Amazing View of Ruby Falls

About 200 million years ago, the area around Tennessee was covered by a shallow sea. The sea disappeared with time and sediments turned into the limestone rocks that are found in the area today. The ground water gradually carved caverns into the limestone including Ruby Fall Cavern that houses the Ruby Falls.

Lookout Mountain which houses the Ruby Falls

At the top of Lookout Mountain

The Ruby Falls is situated in the heart of the Lookout Mountain. An elevator takes visitors, 26 stories below the surface. The cave path is full of beautiful stalactites and stalagmites which makes the little journey more amazing.

Inside Ruby Cave

Ruby Cave lit up

The Ruby Falls is 145ft high. The rocks around the falls are cut to provide the tourists a better view of the waterfall. The lighting show adds immensely to the breathtaking beauty of the falls and fills the entire cavern with gentle hues. The stream from the fall drops in a pool on the floor. Don't try to drink the water of the spring, because although it is filtered through the rock, the large Magnesium content has made it a natural laxative. So, avoid ruining your further trip by a drink. ;)

Ruby Falls Photos

Ruby Falls Entrance

Ruby Falls illuminated

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10 Pictures of Weird Cloud Formations

Check out our collection of the weirdest cloud formations and rise your head in amazement.

The Lion King of the skies

Bunny on the hop!

There's no better helping hand than this one.

Elephant in sky

Something fishy...

Head above the clouds

GREAT WHITE...

I always wished for a lick of this one...

Keep calm and smile :)

UFO

World's Spookiest Haunted Houses

From White House to London Castle, this is our list of the world's most iconic places that are actually real haunted houses.

The Tower of London

The Tower of London is one of the most important highlights of the city. Throughout its illustrious age of more than a thousand years, the Tower of London has played a prominent role in English history.

She has been home to beheading  murders, torture and hangings, as well as being a prison to Nobles. During its peak years, it even housed Elizabeth I, before she became the Queen, within its walls.

The Tower of London is also one of the most haunted places in Britain. Dozens of ghost sightings have been reported. One of the most famous ghosts of the Tower is that of the spirit of Ann Boleyn, one of the wives of Henry VIII and the mother of Queen Elizabeth I, who was beheaded and buried here. Other noble spirits who roam the tower include Henry VI, Lady Jane Grey, Margaret Paul, Thomas A Becket and Sir Walter Raleigh.

White House

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue - the address not only houses the current President of the country but also the spirits of many more who once dwelt the building but now occupy their graves. The White house, probably the most important building of America, is also the most famous haunted house of the country.

On many occasions Presidents, first ladies, guests and staff, have experienced paranormal activities in the building. The attic seems to be the most favorite part for the ghosts. Several presidents have reportedly heard unexplained noises coming from the attic above the Oval Office.
While White House hosts spirits of several presidents like President Harrison and President Andrew Jackson, but the most famous of all is that of Abraham Lincoln.
Abe Lincoln is frequently sighted by the dwellers. One incident took place with Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands who was awakened by a knock on the bedroom door. Answering it, she faced the ghost of Lincoln staring at her from the hallway. Reports say that even President Obama has himself confronted Lincoln's ghost.

The Queen Mary

RMS Queen Mary sailed the waters of North Atlantic Ocean from 1936 to 1967. It was used in World War II both as a transport ship and a luxury liner.
During its 31 years of service, Queen Mary has witnessed dozens of deaths. These deaths haunts the grand ship till date.
RMS Queen Mary which was once known as a luxury liner, now has a reputation of a sailing haunted house. People have reported several incidents of paranormal activities in different sections of the ship. The most popular being the engine room where a 17-year old sailor was crushed to death while trying to escape a fire. The spirit of the young sailor now haunts the engine room.
Another famous haunted spot is Cabin B340 which is haunted by an 8-year old girl who was killed here. Screaming of men and crushing of metal have also been reported below the deck.

Winchester Mystery House

The Winchester Mystery House is a well-known mansion in Northern California. The grand state costed a woppin' $5.5 million, which is equivalent to today's $71 million. It now serves as a tourist destination.
The Winchester Mystery House was once dwelled by Sarah Winchester, the wife of gun magnate William Wirt Winchester. She was left in shock after the death of her infant daughter followed by her husband's. According to a legend, Sarah believed that her family had been victim of ghosts of people who were killed by the Winchester rifles. So she visited a medium where she confronted the spirit of her dead husband who told her to build a house but never finish it as it would allow her to live forever. So she moved West where she started the construction of the Winchester House.
The construction took place continuously for 38 years from 1884 to Sarah's death in 1922.

Edinburgh Castle

The Edinburgh Castle not only possesses a prominent place in the history of Edinburgh, but also its landscape. But it also bears the unusual distinction of being one of the most haunted spots in Edinburgh. Edinburgh itself is one of the most haunted cities in Europe.
Visitors frequently report odd happenings in the castle. Paranormal sightings include those of a phantom piper, a headless drummer, the spirits of French prisoners from the Seven Years War and colonial prisoners from the American Revolutionary War - even the ghost of a dog wandering in the grounds' dog cemetery.

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My Top 11 Strange Yet Awesome USB Drives

I have always felt that there's no easier way to spice up life than to add some spice to your everyday tasks and equipments. I love USB - it's simple, it's straightforward, it's useful and it's AWESOME. Here is my gallery of the world's top 10 strange but awesome USBs.

 Star Wars Fever

 Monster Inc. incorporated in USB

 

Syringe USB Drive

Condom USB Drive

Emily's Strange USB Drive

The Swiss Army USB Drive

Teddy Bear USB

Probably the most irresistible: Doughnut USB

The Zombie Inspired Finger USB

Kitty Crystal USB

The Most Killing Of All