Admit it.  You've done this before.  You're doing some simple research on the internet -- in this case, you're wondering, "why is there such a thing as a spork, but no such thing as a knork?" -- but you can't figure out what search terms to enter.  Rather than futz around with quotation marks, minus signs and "advanced search" methods, you just type your question, in its barest form, into Google.

As AutoComplete works its magic, you get a rare glimpse into the soul of the internet -- Google's most popular searches.  All you have to hit is "w," and the search engine will give you the weather.  "Why"  yields answers to well-intentioned parents, desperately trying to find answers to "why is the sky blue?"  Then, this happens.

Apparently, the spork question puzzles fewer people than you'd think.  They're too busy trying to figure out what to do with the dead Pakistani on their couch.  

Through intensive research (asking staff writers to type random questions into Google), Joonbug has conducted an extensive review of the Google's finest search queries.  Enjoy.

"Why" Questions

As a reference source, Google is one of the most advanced tools on the planet.  And with its ever-evolving algorithms, the Internet can serve as a source of knowledge for the biggest question of all: "why?"  Check out the questions to which people need answers:

With a bit more specification, you can really hone on the important issues:

"Can" Questions

Possibilities.  The world is full of them.  But we'll never know what people are capable of unless we ask Google to find out:

If Jesus is a bit too ethereal and not "real" enough for you, try changing the "j" to a "z."

"Where" Questions

Newsflash: if you have to ask, you aren't one.

Again.  If you have to ask, you aren't one.

Another interesting tidbit -- Google can be used to find which celebrities are currently being stalked.

"I Like" Statements

Humanity is full of questions.  But there's also something to be said for those who know what they like, and want to reach out to billions of strangers to seek for common interests.

Or, for the more philosophical among us:

"Chuck Norris" Searches

As always, Chuck Norris occupies a special place in any Internet discussion, and Google searches are no exception.  A group of dedicated fans has done their best to make sure even search engines bend to the martial artist's will.

If you type...

Try hitting "I Feel Lucky."  Depending on traffic, the site you will be connected to will often look like this...

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