Here are the top searches in Indy this week, and the last one is concerning
We analyzed Google trends data to see what Indianapolis is searching for currently and in the past week.
Using a who, what, where, when and how approach, we narrowed down your top questions and rounded up the coverage from our site and network to get you up to speed.
Here are the answers to your most-asked questions.
Who ...
Get ready for a theme here, because a lot of your questions are Barbie-related. You asked, who invented Barbie, and who plays her? There was one other Barbie search we'll skip to avoid spoilers. Here's what we found.
Barbie was created by Mattel. The company was co-founded in January 1945 by Ruth Handler and her husband Elliot. You can read the full history of Barbie here.
Barbie is played by Margot Robbie, an Australian-born actress you know from movies like Wolf of Wall Street and Suicide Squad. She is getting rave reviews for her performance.
A more serious search is, who is Donnie Baker?
Donnie Baker is the name used by comedian Ron Sexton on the popular 'Bob & Tom Show.' Sexton died this week at the age of 52.
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What ...
You also wanted to know what happened to Baker, along with Bronny James and Jamie Foxx.
The cause of death for Baker, aka Sexton, has not been confirmed. His family announced they will hold a private funeral for him and asked for your support to this nonprofit.
Bronny James, son of NBA superstar LeBron James, was in stable condition after being hospitalized following a cardiac event during a workout on Monday. He was released from the hospital on Thursday.
Jamie Foxx was hospitalized in April with a serious illness, but shared a video on Instagram Saturday, updating fans on his recovery and thanking them for their prayers. Foxx and his family have kept the details of the illness and medical complications private, but he said he is able to work and coming back.
More on Foxx: Jamie Foxx says he didn't know if he was 'going to make it through' following illness
Where ...
Back to the movie on everyone's minds, you asked where you can see Barbie.
The short answer is everywhere, all the time. Here's a complete list of local showings. Depending on the day, several theaters are offering showings subtitled in Spanish including AMC Perry Crossing, AMC Washington Square and AMC Indianapolis 17.
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You also wanted to know where the Colts training camp is held.
Camp is held at the Grand Park Sports Complex in Westfield. Check out all the sights and sounds from the early going here.
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When ...
It's the end of July, so of course you are searching for when the Indiana State Fair starts.
We've got tons of state fair coverage, but the short answer is that it starts on Friday, July 28, and runs until Aug. 20. If you're on a budget, here's how to do it cheaply. If you're in it for the food, here's the new stuff to try. If you just want to be prepared for parking, tickets, hours and more check out our guide.
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How ...
You were also wondering how Sinead O'Connor died.
The 56-year-old Irish trailblazing singer's cause of death has not yet been released. Here's what we do know about her untimely passing.
'Hope you are at peace': Jamie Lee Curtis, Melissa Etheridge, more stars mourn Sinead O'Connor
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A big question has been how to get blood out of clothes, which is at least mildly concerning. But we aren't here to judge, so here's what we found.
That's it for this week in search. Enjoy Barbie this weekend if you haven't seen it yet (it's coming for all eventually), and keep asking the internet.
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