As we head into April and another month of social distancing, many of us have turned to Google to learn new skills. A few weeks ago, perhaps we were a bit optimistic, talking about learning a new language or instrument.

Now we just want the hair out of our eyes.

According to Google Trends, the five top “how to” searches this week were how to cut men’s hair at home, how to make face masks from fabric, how to make sanitizer wipes at home, how to make Rice Krispie treats, and how to solve Rubik’s Cube. Sounds like a party.

More Google search spikes

Requests for what to binge-watch hit an all-time high. Searches by kids (or parents sick of homeschooling) for “when is school opening back up?” spiked 4050% yesterday. Perhaps after learning schools weren’t opening anytime soon, searches for “free learning website for kids” are also way up.

One more popular search recently: “condom shortage due to pandemic.”

Other coronavirus-related search queries

Should you bring Mom home from assisted living during the pandemic?

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Why does COVID-19 testing take so long?

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Are anosmia and ageusia early signs of COVID-19 infection?

You can see more Google Trends here.

•March 31, 2020