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Here are some of the more popular online searches for July 5, 2012.

Higgs Boson

Researchers think they've found the so-called "god particle." And, it's got people talking, even if they don't understand it.

It's referred to as the "god particle" because scientists think this is the particle that can unlock the key to what gives all matter in the universe its size and shape.

It's called the Higgs Boson (bo-zahn) particle after the man who started the search for it more than 50 years ago.

It's a sort of the "missing link" in the standard model of physics and it is the particle at the heart of the "big bang" theory.

Frank Ocean

R&B singer Frank Ocean says he feels like a free man. Ocean announced on his website that his first love was a man.

His record label's president announced he is proud to stand beside Ocean.

Lamar Odom

USA basketball says Lamar Odom won't try to earn an Olympic roster spot. hat leaves the team with 15 players for 12 spots.

He had previously been expected to take part in training camp this week. The Dallas Mavericks traded Odom to the LA Clippers late last week.

Bikini Onesies

Parents say some onesies sold at Gordman's department stores go way too far.

Several designs popped up recently at the Southhaven, Mississippi store. Each features a woman's curvy midsection covered by a bikini.

Some parents call it inappropriate or disgusting. Others said "if you don't like it, don't buy it."