Google to be Fined $20 Decillion by Russia: Here is Why !

The Fine That Defies Reality (20.000.000.000.000.000.000…)

Imagine hearing a story where someone says, “Well, Google was fined twenty decillion dollars by Russia.” Yes, you heard it right-twenty decillion. It’s just a number with so many zeroes that even the guys who named infinity will be impressed. Did Russia not turn off the exponential calculator?

The Backstory: A Courtroom Fantasy

Well, strap yourselves in, and get ready to read this epic financial tale of how Russia’s legal system decided to ride into fantasy land. Picture this: Google has a big ol’ piggy bank, and instead of pennies, it is full of lots and lots of money. And someone now wants each and every penny. err, galaxy.

In 2020, Russia got angry with Google-you know, for doing those Google things-taking down Russian state-backed channels off YouTube. Channels like Tsargrad TV had to be cut off; since Russia couldn’t take this lying down, they reacted in typical dramatic fashion: they sued for an astronomical sum. The lawsuit dragged on, morphing into some kind of a tragic comedy with a courtroom, compound interest, and some frustrated Russian officials apparently having a thing for exponential growth rates. Long story short? A fine that would…