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Enter any math equation into the search box and we'll calculate your answer.

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Put define: in front of any word to get its definition.

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Search by file type

Search for specific types of files, such as PDFs, PPTs, or XLS, by adding filetype: and the 3-letter file abbreviation.

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Convert any measurement -- like miles to kilometers or ounces to liters -- by typing in the number and unit of measurement.

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Read public domain books

Read the complete texts of public domain works like Moby Dick for free by selecting "books" in the left panel of your search results.

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Hone in on a particular range

To specify a particular number range, type .. then a space, then the numbers in your range. For example, if you're searching for cars with over 300 horsepower, search cars "300.. horsepower". Here are some other examples: "220.. V" or "1.. RPM" or "8000.. mAh" battery

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