The New York Public Library Has a Human Google

The video discusses the Ask NYPL service, which answers questions over the phone. It highlights the history of the service, interesting questions received, and reasons people still call despite the availability of Google. The video also provides contact information for the service.

What is a group of cats called?

• A clowder

• A pack

• A herd

• A flock

When did the Ask NYPL service begin?

• 1997

• 1967

• 1987

• 1977

Which of the following is NOT an example of a question received by Ask NYPL?

• Is there a full moon every night in Acapulco?

• Are Plato, Aristotle, and Socrates the same person?

• How many planets are in the solar system?

• Why do 18th century English paintings have so many squirrels?

Approximately how many calls does Ask NYPL receive each year?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 30,000

• 40,000

How many teeth does a great white shark have?

• 300

• 200

• 400

• 100