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Google Doodle Controversy: Islamic Symbol Hidden In Vet Doodle?

By Allie Townsend | @Allie_Townsend | November 11, 2010 | +
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Today’s Google Doodle in honor of Veterans Day led to an unexpected Internet war over possible Islamic symbolism hidden inside the logo. Accusers say the “e” of Google is in the shape a crescent moon, one half of the main symbol for the Islamic faith. Read more about the controversy over on Techland.

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