More useful Google lookups

[Towncrier]

Another web tidbit from http://boingboing.net

New Google lookups

Area Codes, e.g. 650, bring up maps.

UPC codes, e.g. 073333531084 or 036000250015, bring up some information about the product.

Flight numbers, e.g. usair 50, provide links to flight tracking

Vehicle ID (VIN) numbers, e.g. JH4NA1157MT001832, link to a CARFAX report on what kind of car and its status.

U.S. Postal Service tracking numbers link to package status

 

[KristaTX]

Thanks for the info, TC.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Thanks, TC.