He became the owner for 1 minute
In 2015, former Google employee Sanmay Ved stumbled upon one of the most remarkable security oversights in corporate history. While browsing Google Domains late one night, he saw the ultimate discovery: the domain name "Google dot com" was actually available for purchase. Driven by curiosity, he clicked buy and paid a mere $12.
To his astonishment, the transaction went through, making him the legitimate owner of the domain for about one minute. He received confirmation emails and briefly gained access to the site's webmaster tools. While many might see this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for personal gain, Sanmay chose integrity, immediately notifying Google of the critical security vulnerability.
Google was so impressed by his honesty that they initially offered him a $6,006.13 reward. Sanmay, however, requested that the entire amount be donated to an educational charity supporting underprivileged children in India. Touched by his selflessness, Google doubled the final donation to $12,000, turning a brief technical lapse into a powerful story about character and generosity.
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Observable Universe Logarithmic Illustration (OULI)
This data-driven visualization of the Observable Universe, created by Pablo Carlos Budassi in 2012 and updated through 2025, offers a unique circular diagram that intricately illustrates astronomical objects across various distances and sizes using a logarithmic scale.
Key Features:
Central Solar System: The solar system is positioned at the center, with the diagram expanding outward.
Progressive Scale: The scale decreases towards the edges, revealing detailed views of the most distant and massive structures in the observable universe.
Notable Impact:
Viral Sensation: In 2016, this artwork gained immense popularity among astronomy enthusiasts.
Exhibitions & Publications: It has been featured in several prestigious venues and publications, including:
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) in 2018 and 2022
Dumont World Atlas
Sciences et Avenir magazine
The “Encircling the World” exhibition at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Cultural Significance: In 2020, this image was featured on a coin of the Republic of Palau.
Current Exhibitions:
We The Curious Museum: A dome featuring this image is displayed in the astronomy area.
Other Museums: Versions of this artwork have been showcased at the wndr Museum and Adler Planetarium in Chicago.
Future Legacy:
Selected for inclusion in the lunar time capsule “Sanctuary, Eternity for Mankind,” this work was also part of an Active SETI message sent to Proxima Centauri b by the UK radio show Fun Kids and the SpaceSpeak site.
This artistic representation continues to inspire awe, with many referring to it as the "eye of the universe looking back at us."
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