Some of these websites are ingeniously crafted with new technologies such as HTML5 (see #s 16 and 3), while some are completely tongue-in-cheek derivations of certain aspects of Google (see the first item on this list and #9.) In no particular order, here they are.
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18. Elgoog<\/h1>\n
Website: http:\/\/elgoog.im<\/a><\/p>\n Elgoog is Google, spelled backwards. Yes, Elgoog is a backwards search engine version of Google. All the text on the webpage, including the links at the top and the text when you type to search, is backwards. The search results themselves are backwards too.<\/p>\n Recently, Elgoog has added a few variations of Google, such as Google Underwater, featuring a half-buoyant Google logo and search box amid a sea of exotic fishes (http:\/\/elgoog.im\/underwater\/<\/a>). There\u2019s also a link to the famous Google Pacman, which wasted searchers around the world much productivity time and almost ruined the economy<\/a> [end sarcasm].<\/p>\n Website: http:\/\/g56ogle.com<\/a><\/p>\n There are two ways to access this website. There\u2019s the short way, via the link above, or the long way, by typing in goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooogle.com<\/a> (yes, that\u2019s 56 o\u2019s.) Besides its URL having a deliriously long chain of Os, it features a variety of eye-popping themes for you to search with.<\/p>\n Website: http:\/\/mrdoob.com\/projects\/chromeexperiments\/google-gravity\/<\/a><\/p>\n This website was created by mrdoob, who describes himself as a \u201cNon-creative award-losing junior developer.\u201d Go to this website, and watch Google be subject to the laws of nature as everything crashes down. Amazingly, the search function of this website still works. However, search results are subject to the same gravitational force and come crashing down just like the Google logo and search box.<\/p>\n If you liked Google gravity, you may also like Google Sphere, by the same author: http:\/\/mrdoob.com\/projects\/chromeexperiments\/google-sphere\/<\/a>. While it is Google-Images-only, the concept is novel. It\u2019s like looking into a crystal ball and being enlightened by Google\u2019s vast index of resources.<\/p>\n Mrdoob is such an amazing designer, his name will come up later on in this list.<\/p>\n There are not one, but at least<\/i> three websites all touting to save you energy and save the environment one watt at a time. These websites all have something in common: a black background. However, the claim that black screens save more energy over long periods of time depends on the screen that\u2019s being used, and is still under debate.<\/p>\n Website: http:\/\/lmgtfy.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n For the times when you\u2019d rather have people figure out things yourself, than answer the question directly, use this site. It will generate a link to an animation that Googles a term for them, and asks the rhetorical question: \u201cwas that so hard?\u201d<\/p>\n Website: http:\/\/www.soople.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n Quick! How do you perform a search (e.g. Red Hat) that returns ONLY the URLs that contain the keywords of your search (e.g. redhat.com, redhat.org, red-hat.com)? Chances are that unless you work at Google on the search engine itself, you won\u2019t know off the top of your head.<\/p>\n With Soople, however, you’ll never have to remember the syntaxes for performing advanced search functions. \u00a0Named after a simplified English dialect, Soople contains a page full of Google search boxes which allow you to search for things like keywords in files, stocks, site-specific searches, and more. No more memorizing keywords such as allinurl: (which is how you perform the search I was talking about at the beginning of this list item.)<\/p>\n Website: http:\/\/lastgoogle.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n Most people never look past the first page of the search results. As the old Internet adage goes, if it\u2019s not on the first page, it doesn\u2019t exist.<\/p>\n Lastgoogle laughs in the face of shallow searchers and digs up the last result. In fact, it only<\/i> displays the last result, up to 1000 results deep. The limit is 1000, since \u201cGoogle does not serve more than 1000 results for any query.\u201d It even has an \u201cI\u2019m feeling unlucky\u201d button which takes you directly to that last search result.<\/p>\n Beware though, some searches may return material that is \u201cnot safe for decent human beings.\u201d<\/p>\n Website: http:\/\/www.googlism.com<\/a><\/p>\n What does Google say about a particular topic? Use this website and it will give you a huge list of sayings, appropriately termed “Googlisms.”<\/p>\n For example, some Googlisms about Seattle are that it is:<\/p>\n Of course, these Googlisms come out of search suggestions and can sometimes, be quite hilarious (see http:\/\/cdn.uproxx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/5.jpg<\/span>).<\/p>\n Website: http:\/\/www.googlefight.com<\/a><\/p>\n Who\u2019s more popular, Beyonce or Britney? How about Macs or PCs? Watch these and millions of other topics duke it out at Google Fight. Ninja stick figures are even provided for your entertainment as the website tabulates the results.<\/p>\n Website: http:\/\/www.nochucknorris.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n No Chuck Norris is simply a fake Google Search error page showing a fake Google Search result. Googling anything on this website will usher you to an extensive list of Chuck Norris jokes.<\/p>\n Website: http:\/\/goosh.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n Written by Stefan Grothkopp, Goosh transforms Google into a command-line based search. It works just like regular search. You type in a search term in the command line, and Goosh brings up the results. Goosh can also search Google Images, Video, and Blogs.<\/p>\n However, many computer geeks would go bananas had Goosh not had command line-esque commands. Never fear, it does, and it has plenty! If you\u2019re new to Goosh, type help in the command line to view a list of commands. You don\u2019t need to be a command-line whiz to use Goosh either; help does a pretty decent job of explaining how to use the advanced features of Goosh.<\/p>\n Website:\u00a0https:\/\/www.startpage.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n Startpage could be the web\u2019s most private browser to date. They take such extreme measures to protect your anonymity on the web, that it makes Google look like a conniving identity thief. These measures include collecting absolutely zero data about their visitors; no OS, browser, or IP information. In fact, your searches are never recorded, and the only cookie received from the website is an optional \u201cpreferences\u201d cookie. The search engine was created in response to the questionable data-collection policies of big search engines such as Yahoo and Google (ironically enough.)<\/p>\n Website: http:\/\/www.thatsloco.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n This may be the best simulation of a caffeine rush while searching on Google (other than a pure shot of caffeine of course.) The letters in the Google logo dance about freely, while the search box playfully changes color with your every keystroke. In addition, the Windings font is also used for the Search box and its two buttons. Also notable is the instant searching \u2013 no need to hit the Loco Search button \u2013 yet, the lack of search suggestions.<\/p>\n If you like Google Loco, try Googletronica at http:\/\/www.unceunce.com\/<\/a>. Warning: Raipdly-changing colors on webpage may cause disco fever.<\/p>\n Website: http:\/\/toosmalltouse.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n At Weenie Google, you better search fast or else you won\u2019t be able to read anything on the page! From the time the page is loaded, all text and the input box shrink, and \u201cmay make you feel inadequate\u201d, touts the author. The search results do not go through the shrink-ray, however, so there\u2019s no need to squint to read them.<\/p>\n Website: http:\/\/toobigtouse.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n Weenie\u2019s big brother, Epic Google, achieves the exact opposite effect. As the author claims, it is \u201cfor when you feel excessive.\u201d Like its little brother, Epic features a Google that is ever-expanding. Another warning to users: either get a Jumbotron, or complete your search before the monster devours your screen! Epic is hungry and does not stop growing for a while.<\/p>\n Similarly to Weenie, search results are printed in normal font size.<\/p>\n Website: http:\/\/therevolvinginternet.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n Warning! This version of Google may cause dizziness. Thanks to some crazy web programming, the author of this webpage has made Google spin round and round, making searching \u2013 and reading the results — a challenge. But it doesn\u2019t stop with the search results. Clicking on any website in the search results will not stop the spinning. Good luck browsing!<\/p>\n Website:\u00a0http:\/\/www.gothengine.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n Bring out the Goth in you! This version of Google comes complete with a black web page, a dark quote by Nietzsche, links to more quotes, and an animated, flaming logo in the Gothic style!<\/p>\n![\"elgoog\"](\"http:\/\/g-liu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/elgoog.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\n17. G56ogle<\/h1>\n
16. Google gravity<\/h1>\n
![\"google-gravity\"](\"http:\/\/g-liu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/google-gravity.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\n15. The energy-savers<\/h1>\n
![\"blackle\"](\"http:\/\/g-liu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/blackle.png\")
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14. LMGTFY<\/h1>\n
13. Soople<\/h1>\n
12. Lastgoogle<\/h1>\n
11. Googlism.com<\/h1>\n
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10. Google Fight<\/h1>\n
![\"googlefight\"](\"http:\/\/g-liu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/googlefight.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\n9. No Chuck Norris<\/h1>\n
8. Goosh<\/h1>\n
![\"goosh\"](\"http:\/\/g-liu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/goosh1.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\n7. Startpage<\/h1>\n
6. Google Loco<\/h1>\n
5. Weenie Google<\/h1>\n
![\"weeniegoogle\"](\"http:\/\/g-liu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/weeniegoogle.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\n4. Epic Google<\/b><\/h1>\n
3. Rotational dynamics<\/h1>\n
![\"revolvinginternet\"](\"http:\/\/g-liu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/revolvinginternet.png\")
<\/a>2. Gothic Google<\/h1>\n
1. Schmoogle<\/h1>\n
![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.secondose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/02\/google-circa-1960.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n[Spoiler: it\u2019s not real, but we wish it was!]\n