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"Lottery" was the most searched word in 2005, followed by "horoscopes" and "tattoos". Paris Hilton was the most searched celebrity in 2005. L' i& }5 I) T! h8 v
) O$ F% N; n0 u, NThe disappearance of Natalee Holloway in Aruba was the most searched news topic online in 2005.
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"Millions of people search online through AOL Search for a wide spectrum of things, but there are those terms that are looked-up more frequently than others. From news and people that grab attention to popular products and common queries, the most searched for topics online during 2005 are a reflection of what was top of mind or what people wanted to find more information about," says Jim Riesenbach, senior vice president of AOL Search and Directional Media. |
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