Google maps was based on an acquisition, as were many of Google's marquee products: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mergers_and_acquisitions_by_Google htt

Google maps was based on an acquisition, as were many of Google's marquee products: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mergers_and_acquisitions_by_Google http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mergers_and_acquisition...