17 incredibly useful Google products and services you didn't know existed

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Most of us have heard of Google's well-known and much-loved tools — Gmail, Google Earth, Google Maps, and many more. Those products and services are used by millions of people around the world every day.

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What many people don't know, however, is that Google actually has a bunch of other features and tools that are incredibly useful.

For example, did you know Google has a massive free font library, an interactive map of the galaxy, and a service that finds your fine-art doppelgänger?

Here are 17 under-the-radar services Google offers.

Jillian D'Onfro contributed to an earlier version of this story.

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Google Keep is a killer notes and reminder app that works across both desktops and smartphones.

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You can download Google Keep for iOS or Android.

You can set a timer on Google (and get an alarm to sound when time is up) by Googling any amount of time followed by "timer."

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Google Sky lets you explore the far reaches of the universe using images from NASA satellite, the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, and the Hubble Telescope.

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Check it out on Google Sky

Google Books nGram Viewer is a fun tool that lets you search for words in 5.2 million books published between 1500 and 2008 so you can see how they've been used and changed over time.

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See it for yourself on Google Books

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Intimidated by huge numbers? Google will help you figure out how to pronounce that 12-string behemoth if you type "=english" after it.

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There's a "Manual" feature in Google Translate that lets you draw characters or symbols.

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Check it out on Google Translate

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Similarly, Google Input Tools lets you type in over 80 different languages without having to download a special keyboard.

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You can try Google Input Tools on Google Chrome and Android.

Google offers a bunch of gorgeous fonts that you can use for free.

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You can browse them all at Google Fonts.

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Google Scholar makes it incredibly easy to search for information in professional journals and papers.

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Check out Google Scholar to learn more. 

Get your culture on by using Google Arts & Culture to check out super high-res photos of artwork from the world's greatest museums.

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You can also use Google Arts & Culture to try a new service that matches your selfie with your fine-art twin.

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Think with Google is a "digital cheat sheet" for marketers that uses data to glean what's on deck for the industry.

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You can browse for free or subscribe to a newsletter on Think with Google

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You can even plot how different search terms have waxed or waned over time.

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Google Express lets you get same-day delivery for food, electronics, books, and more. The service is available throughout the continental United States.

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You can usually get free three-day shipping for orders over $25 on Google Express

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Sound Search works like Shazam — it uses the Google Assistant to help you identify a song you hear, then brings up the option to download it on Google Play Music, YouTube, or Spotify.

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If you have an Android phone, you can get Sound Search on your device. 

Google has a catalog of animal noises that you can easily find by typing in "animal sounds" or by typing in the name of a specific animal.

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Gboard is an app for iPhone that enables Google search right in your keyboard, eliminating the need to hop back and forth between apps.

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If you can't decide between causes to donate to, or have trouble finding a reputable charity, Google's One Today app makes it easy. The app shows different charities, gives a short description, and lets you know how you can help.

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Start browsing on the One Today website

On February 28, Axel Springer, Business Insider's parent company, joined 31 other media groups and filed a $2.3 billion suit against Google in Dutch court, alleging losses suffered due to the company's advertising practices.

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