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Instead of having a crystal ball or a fortune teller, you can always use Google to find out what your future holds. Crazy idea? Sure, but this is how singer Katy Perry learned that her boyfriend was about to propose.

The star read online that her boyfriend, Russell Brand, was spotted shopping for engagement rings. "Unfortunately, I still Google myself sometimes, I saw it on Google alerts. I’m going to be honest!," the singer admitted.

Despite the fact that Perry became aware of Brand’s intentions via the Internet, she was still taken by surprise when the two lovebirds vacationed in India.

Russell Brand, a well-known comedian in Britain, threw some light on the subject, "There was an elephant involved. We were on an elephant just before it. We were in India, It was at midnight, and it is not a good idea to be on the back of an elephant during a fireworks display."

Perry, who accepted his proposal, added, "They can’t tell the difference between an apocalypse and New Year’s Eve."

Google announced the list of their most sought-after searches for 2009, and Michael Jackson topped the list.

The Zeitgeist list, published at the end of every year, gives perspective on the year’s biggest news stories. The tally captures the research and Internet trends of the year throughout the world, and in several specific countries.

For 2009, Canadian Internet users were mainly focused on sharing information at online sites. Also noticed this year was an interest in the Twilight films, in addition to Michael Jackson’s death. Additionally, the report revealed the popularity of social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter.

For a complete list of the popular searches conducted in over fifty countries, visit google.com/zeitgeist2009.

Here are the top ten sites and searches on the Internet for 2009:

1. Michael Jackson

2. Facebook

3. Tuenti

4. Twitter

5. Sanalika

6. New Moon

7. Lady Gaga

8. Windows 7

9. Dantri.com.vn

10. Torpedo Gratis