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The Man In The Google Doodle: From Poor Villager To Nobel Prize Winner

The Google Doodle for January 9, 2018 honors Har Gobind Khorana. Google hide caption

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Goats and Soda

The Man In The Google Doodle: From Poor Villager To Nobel Prize Winner

January 9, 2018 • He's the biochemist Har Gobind Khorana, who discovered the grammar that organizes DNA. But first he had to overcome the accent and mannerisms of his Indian village.

Their Doodles Entertain, But Google Hopes They Spark Important Conversations, Too

A Google doodle from earlier this year commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Silent Parade, during which almost 10,000 African-Americans marched in New York City to protest violence against African-Americans. Google hide caption

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Their Doodles Entertain, But Google Hopes They Spark Important Conversations, Too

November 26, 2017 • Google doodles have been surprising and oftentimes delighting users for almost 20 years, but the tech giant wants them to do more than just make us smile. Google hopes they help teach us, too.

How Did A Jam Queen From Ghana Get To Be A Google Doodle?

Esther Afua Ocloo, a microfinance champion and a Ghanaian entrepreneur, is the star of today's Google Doodle. YouTube hide caption

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Goats and Soda

How Did A Jam Queen From Ghana Get To Be A Google Doodle?

April 18, 2017 • Esther Afua Ocloo, a microfinance champion who got her start making marmalade, is the star of today's Google Doodle.

The World's Oldest First-Grader Is Honored By A Google Doodle

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Goats and Soda

The World's Oldest First-Grader Is Honored By A Google Doodle

January 12, 2015 • At age 84, Kimani Maruge put on a school uniform for the first time and went to school. Today's doodle pays tribute to his inspirational story.

To The Tardis! There's A 'Whodle' Taking Over The Web!

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The Two-Way

To The Tardis! There's A 'Whodle' Taking Over The Web!

November 22, 2013 • Doctor Who fans have yet another thing to occupy their time. On the eve of the good doctor's 50th anniversary, Google has a doodle — or Whodle — just for them. Watch out for the Dalek.

Challenge: Use The Moog Doodle To Play The 'All Things Considered' Theme

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The Two-Way

Challenge: Use The Moog Doodle To Play The 'All Things Considered' Theme

May 23, 2012 • Play around with Google's latest Doodle, which mimics the iconic Moog Synthesizer. If you can recreate the show's theme song, share it with others.

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