20 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT GOOGLE SCHOLAR

Summary from the TLDR Web Dev newsletter

Google Scholar, launched in 2004 by two researchers, aimed to improve access to academic information by creating a comprehensive online research library. Early challenges included slow internet speeds, leading to the creative "Sneakernet" method of delivering research data on hard drives. Beyond its core function, Scholar has revealed unexpected uses, from family history research to uncovering unusual and funny aspects within academic publications and legal documents.