The Mighty “Googol” Goes On and On

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A "googol" is a 1 followed by 100 zeros – a number so large it’s almost unimaginable. The term was coined by a mathematician’s young nephew who was baffled by its immensity. But the real question is, does this word ring any big search engine bells for you...?

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September 06, 2024

googol

[ goo-gawl ]noun

a number that is equal to 1 followed by 100 zeros

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