Fact of the day: 29-06-2012

Google claims that it takes about 1 kJ of energy to answer the typical search query.

Rooftop solar panels adorning the Googleplex generate enough electricity to power 1,000 California homes.

Harper's estimates that Google's data center in The Dalles, Ore. sucks up enough energy to power the city of Tacoma, Wash.

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Blowfish12@2012 blowfish12.tk Author: Sudharsun. P. R.

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