Each year Google introduces a unique April Fool’s Day joke. Go to Google at http://google.com to join in the fun. Can you find the joke?
Go to https://com.google/
Go to https://www.google.com/maps and click the PacMan icon.
Go to https://youtu.be/XTTtkisylQw
Let’s explore some Google jokes from past years. These are a great way to introduce youth to the hazards (and also fun) of fake websites.
Google Gulp - http://www.google.com/googlegulp/
Google's PigeonRank - http://www.google.com/technology/pigeonrank.html
Google Romance - http://www.google.com/romance/
Gmail Mail - https://www.gmail.com/mail/help/paper/index.html
Google Emojify the Web - https://youtu.be/G3NXNnoGr3Y
Google Chromecast - https://youtu.be/IpT1787EjbE
Gmail Custom Time - https://www.gmail.com/mail/help/customtime/
Gmail Autopilot - https://www.gmail.com/mail/help/autopilot/index.html
Google Nose - https://www.google.com/intl/en/landing/nose/
Google Motion - https://www.gmail.com/mail/help/motion.html
Google Comic Sans - http://www.google.com/landing/csfe/
Google Treasure Map Mode - https://youtu.be/_qFFHC0eIUc
Google's PigeonRank - http://www.google.com/technology/pigeonrank.html
Google Romance - http://www.google.com/romance/
Gmail Mail - https://www.gmail.com/mail/help/paper/index.html
Google Emojify the Web - https://youtu.be/G3NXNnoGr3Y
Google Chromecast - https://youtu.be/IpT1787EjbE
Gmail Custom Time - https://www.gmail.com/mail/help/customtime/
Gmail Autopilot - https://www.gmail.com/mail/help/autopilot/index.html
Google Nose - https://www.google.com/intl/en/landing/nose/
Google Motion - https://www.gmail.com/mail/help/motion.html
Google Comic Sans - http://www.google.com/landing/csfe/
Google Treasure Map Mode - https://youtu.be/_qFFHC0eIUc
Youth need to distinguish fact from fiction from fake. Unfortunately, most students aren't very concerned about accuracy, they're simply seeking an answer to a question or a funny photo to share on Instagram. Get them interested in asking themselves about accuracy. Student should ask themselves:
What questions do I have about the content?
How would I find out if it's real or fake?
What questions do I have about the content?
How would I find out if it's real or fake?
For more fun, go to Wikipedia’s list of Google Hoaxes and Easter Eggs at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Google_hoaxes_and_easter_eggs
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