India, Sept. 27 -- Google has become one of the most recognisable names on the internet, but the company has a fascinating history that goes well beyond its familiar search page. From its original name to the story behind Google Doodles, several details about the technology giant may surprise users.

As Google Birthday 2026 is observed on September 27, here are 10 interesting facts about the company and its early journey.

1. Was Google Originally Called BackRub?

Yes. Google's origins can be traced to a Stanford University research project called BackRub. Larry Page and Sergey Brin developed the project while working on ways to analyse relationships between webpages.

2. Who Founded Google?

Google was founded by Larry Page and Sergey Br...