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Nov 8th 2013, 16:04, by Evan Dashevsky

So, as it turns out, those floating mystery Google barges weren't part of Larry Page's evil plot to strike his revenge on a world that causes him so much sadness.

We're pretty sure.

According to Google, the barges are "interactive space[es] where people can learn about new technology." However newly unveiled documents show that the barges will be no mere showcase stages, they will water-borne works of art boasting multiple giant translucent sails "reminiscent of fish fins."

Documents submitted to the Port of San Francisco and obtained by The San Francisco Chronicle show that the barge currently under construction in the S.F. Bay will be flanked by numerous sails, which "will remind visitors that they are on a seaworthy vessel."

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