Could ask.com provide a snapshot of our collective inquiring minds?
Here's a sample of this evening's "snapshot." What does it say about us?
The "suggestions," based simply on typing "I want" or "why" reveal an interesting algorithm - can any computer scientists comment? I do wonder who is asking some of those questions!
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