{
  "id": 10188657,
  "title": "Google turns 28: 25 fun facts about its offices & data centers around the world",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/google-turns-28-25-fun-facts-about-its-offices-data-centers-around",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-27T09:36:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/as-google-turns-28-here-are-25-fun-facts-about-the-companys-offices-and-data-centers-around-the-world/articleshow/134517901.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Google celebrates its 28th anniversary by sharing 25 fun facts about its offices and data centers worldwide. The company operates offices and data centers on six continents across more than 200 cities. These locations showcase details tied to local culture, design, technology, and sustainability. Many offices feature unique elements such as beehives, indoor gardens, artwork by local artists, electric vehicle charging stations, developer spaces, and facilities for AI research.\n\nNotable historical facts include a bronze dinosaur named \"Stan\" at the Mountain View headquarters and plans for a lunar office announced in 2007. Google repurposes existing buildings for its offices and data centers, including a 150-year-old flour mill in Dublin, Ireland, and a paper mill in Finland. The company also invests in electric vehicle charging infrastructure, aiming to provide charging stations for 10% of parking spaces at its Bay Area headquarters.",
  "summary": "Google has offices and data centers in over 200 cities across six continents, showcasing local culture and design. The company utilizes adaptive reuse projects for sustainability while repurposing existing buildings in various locations. Unique features of offices include local artwork, eco-friendly practices, and innovative designs aimed at enhancing employee well-being. Expansion continues with…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}