It is a little annoying, but I usually use Google from within the FF search box, so not a biggie. Slightly off topic; I never understood why they made elements

It is a little annoying, but I usually use Google from within the FF search box, so not a biggie. Slightly off topic; I never understood why they made elements "Fade in" on their page, either. I assume there is a reason other than it "looking cool"?