12-21-2005, 09:14 AM
The full Google Zeitgeist report: http://www.google.com/press/zeitgeist2005.html
The weekly and monthly Google Zeitgeist of " Search patterns, trends, and surprises according to Google" http://www.google.com/intl/en/press/zeitgeist.html
Quote:A look back at 2005 wouldn't be complete without some lists. Here are three from us to you, representing some of the most popular searches this year on Google.
Google.com - Top Gainers of 2005
1. Myspace
2. Ares
3. Baidu
4. wikipedia
5. orkut
6. iTunes
7. Sky News
8. World of Warcraft
9. Green Day
10. Leonardo da Vinci
Google News - Top Searches in 2005
1. Janet Jackson
2. Hurricane Katrina
3. tsunami
4. xbox 360
5. Brad Pitt
6. Michael Jackson
7. American Idol
8. Britney Spears
9. Angelina Jolie
10. Harry Potter
Froogle - Top Searches in 2005
1. ipod
2. digital camera
3. mp3 player
4. ipod mini
5. psp
6. laptop
7. xbox
8. ipod shuffle
9. computer desk
10. ipod nano
The weekly and monthly Google Zeitgeist of " Search patterns, trends, and surprises according to Google" http://www.google.com/intl/en/press/zeitgeist.html