it seems aol screwed up and let a database of search queries go public. 21 MILLION search queries have been revealed all attached to a unique ID number which means 658k of its users search histories are now public.

read the c-net article i linked to about the data for a fascinating look at how well we could be tracked, how so not private our activities are and aol’s screw up (different link – aol apologises)

i have to say this is a lot more fascinating than reality shows like big brother. i wonder how long until there’s a tv show which tracks a person’s search queries and then shows up on their doorstep to question them about it. or perhaps tie in with sponsors and show up with their fav things.

and you can go to aol search logs to create that tv show or begin your stalking career.