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5 things you should never Google and why
The internet knows a lot maybe too much. While it's tempting to search for everything, some things are better left un-Googled. Here’s why you might want to think twice before typing these into the search bar.
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Your symptoms when you feel sick
Searching your symptoms online often leads to the scariest possible outcome. A simple headache might turn into a brain tumour according to some websites. This can cause unnecessary panic. It's best to consult a real doctor who can diagnose you based on actual tests and not guesswork.
Searching your symptoms online often leads to the scariest possible outcome. A simple headache might turn into a brain tumour according to some websites. This can cause unnecessary panic. It's best to consult a real doctor who can diagnose you based on actual tests and not guesswork.
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Criminal activities or how-to guides
Looking up things like “how to make a weapon” or “how to hack a website” can get you into serious trouble. These types of searches are often monitored by authorities. Even if you're just curious, you could raise red flags and face legal consequences.
Looking up things like “how to make a weapon” or “how to hack a website” can get you into serious trouble. These types of searches are often monitored by authorities. Even if you're just curious, you could raise red flags and face legal consequences.
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Your banking or Aadhaar details
Googling sensitive personal information like your Aadhaar number, PAN, or bank account details could expose you to phishing scams or fake websites. Fraudsters often use such data to trick people or steal money. Always check official sources, and never trust search results blindly.
Googling sensitive personal information like your Aadhaar number, PAN, or bank account details could expose you to phishing scams or fake websites. Fraudsters often use such data to trick people or steal money. Always check official sources, and never trust search results blindly.
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Disturbing medical conditions or graphic images
Some searches can lead to shocking and disturbing photos that stick in your mind. Graphic injuries, rare diseases, or medical procedures are not only unpleasant to look at but can also leave you anxious. If you must know more, it’s safer to stick to verified medical platforms.
Some searches can lead to shocking and disturbing photos that stick in your mind. Graphic injuries, rare diseases, or medical procedures are not only unpleasant to look at but can also leave you anxious. If you must know more, it’s safer to stick to verified medical platforms.
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DIY treatments for serious health problems
Searching for home remedies for things like cancer, broken bones, or serious infections can be dangerous. You might come across misleading “cures” that delay real treatment. While DIY fixes are fine for minor issues, always turn to professionals for anything serious.
Searching for home remedies for things like cancer, broken bones, or serious infections can be dangerous. You might come across misleading “cures” that delay real treatment. While DIY fixes are fine for minor issues, always turn to professionals for anything serious.
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