It even has a patent for a "floating data centre". Moreover, it is learning how to monetise these; the figures do the talking. Google has a market value of over $130 billion and cash reserves of around $13 billion.
It employs 20,000 people worldwide, including in India. Its co-founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin - both 35 now - are worth nearly $19 billion apiece.
Image: Google founders Sergey Brin (L) and Larry Page (R) joke prior to a news conference | Photograph: Ralph Orlowski/Getty Images
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