John Naughton: When Google sneezes, the whole world catches a cold (Guardian Unlimited)
ENQUIRE WITHIN UPON EVERYTHING was the title of one of the bestselling books of the Victorian era. First published by Houlston & Sons of Paternoster Square in London and endlessly reprinted (it went to 113 editions), it set out to be an encyclopedia of information on important matters such as etiquette, parlour games, cake recipes, laundry tips, holiday preparation and first aid. It told you ...