'Google' isn't just a name - and some internet users are shocked to learn what it means

The iconic blue, red, yellow, and green letters are not an abbreviation but rather a play on the word 'Googol,' representing a massive number of 10 raised to the power of 100.

The term 'Googol' was coined in 1920, inspired by a mathematician's nephew who thought a huge number deserved a silly name, leading to the naming inspiration for Google.

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