Google 2008 Year-End Zeitgest now available

Posted on Wednesday, December 10 2008 @ 22:14 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

Every year Google publishes its Zeitgeist, a look back at some of the most popular search queries of the year. You can check it out over here, there are US and regional lists, but also top of the mind, politics, trendsetters, showbiz, sports and around the world lists.

Below is a look at the fastest rising global search terms, turns out Sarah Palin is the number one in this list.

1. sarah palin

2. beijing 2008

3. facebook login

4. tuenti

5. heath ledger

6. obama

7. nasza klasa

8. wer kennt wen

9. euro 2008

10. jonas brothers

In the US, Obama took the first spot in the fastest rising search terms, but Sarah Palin bested Obama in the fastest rising search terms in Google Image Search.

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Thomas De Maesschalck

Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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