Internet for Dummies

Internet for Dummies

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Feb 26, 2001
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Whats the most popular search entry on the Internet? A study says the word “sex” is the Big Kahuna, to nobodys real surprise.

But in a real shocker, the new Alexa Research study found that many surfers dont realize they can simply type the name of their destination into the address field of their browser. Instead, these Mr. Magoos type Web site names into search engines.

The clincher is the studys list of most popular searched-for celebrities: 1) Britney Spears; 2) Pamela Anderson; 3) Backstreet Boys; and 4) Jennifer Lopez.

Looks like dumb men outnumber stupid women three-to-one on the Web.

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