Another Google hack - Track UPS packages
I tried this one on intuition and it worked. To track a UPS package, just go to google.com and type:
ups <tracking number>
For example:
ups 1Z71FEB1C2C82C8D66
Will bring up a link, “Track UPS package 1Z71FEB1C2C82C8D66”
If you type in ups <garbage> the functionality is not invoked. Evidently you need to enter either a valid tracking number or one that resembles a valid tracking number.
This also works for fedex, and possible other carriers:
fedex 900521226815
I’m sure this is in Google hacks or something, but it was simply pretty rewarding to just type it in expecting it to work and have it just work!
UPDATE: A friend wrote and said:
FYI, when you use Google to track packages, you don't need the "ups" or "FedEx" prefix. Just enter your tracking number. Google is smart enough it identify UPS, FedEx, USPS, and a whole bunch of other tracking numbers.
Thanks Derek!