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Instant Google Searches

I know that many of us have used the common features of Google Search such as the calculator, timer and getting a quick definition. However, did you know some of the other features?

"I'm feeling curious" will give you a fun fact like this:

The words "Play Snake" will give you an updated version that you may recall from your old Nokia.

"Play Solitaire" will bring up a quick game of solitaire (Easy or Hard)

"Random Number Generator" will allow you to get a quick random number. Looking for a random "Spinner" will give you a spinner to generate your random number up to 20.

Best part about this is if you expand the box you will see other Games and Toys or Tools that you can use. Do you already use one? Go ahead and share it in the comments.

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