Soon after, a heavy police presence arrived at their home, looking for any signs of terrorist activity.

So, what exactly did they search?

As it turns out, these searches were spread over a few days – separate look-ups for “pressure cooker” and “backpacks” were enough to make someone uneasy, likely because it could suggest someone researching how to assemble an explosive device.

In other words, if you don’t want a surprise visit from the police, avoid searching for terms like “pressure cooker bomb” along with “backpack.”

There may have been some lingering tension between the employee and his former workplace, as Suffolk County Police released a statement following the raid.

The statement read: “Suffolk County Criminal Intelligence detectives received a tip from a Bay Shore-based computer company regarding suspicious searches made by a recently dismissed employee.”

While the searches ultimately turned out to be harmless — just Catalano’s husband researching a new pressure cooker and backpack — the experience left Catalano unsettled.

She shared on her blog, “I mostly felt a deep sense of anxiety. This is where we’re at now. There’s no expectation of privacy. Trying to learn how to cook some lentils could put you on a watch list.”

Well, now you know, stay safe Googling!