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Larry and Sergey begin collaborating on a search engine called BackRub.
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Larry and Sergey decide that the BackRub search engine needs a new name. After some brainstorming, they go with Google.
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Google announces the first billion-URL index and therefore Google becomes the world’s largest search engine.
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Google unveils Google Earth: a satellite imagery-based mapping service combining 3D buildings and terrain with mapping capabilities and Google search.
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Google celebrates 10 fast-paced years.
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The latest version of Google Earth makes a splash with Ocean, a new feature that provides a 3D look at the ocean floor and information about one of the world’s greatest natural resources.