Viewing search history in google search bar

I used to be able to view recent searches in the google search bar and now it is not there. it would also do a sort of instant search as i typed. what is going on and how do i get it to come back?
OSX Lion; Safari 5.1

I have the same problem and found this somewhat helpful "workaround" on the Google site:
Google Toolbar Known Issues
When you attempt a search from the search box on your Toolbar it may not allow you to select items from your drop-down list of web history or search suggestions.
As a workaround, try using your keyboard to navigate the drop-down list to select your web history or search suggestions.
[http://www.google.com/support/toolbar/bin/static.py?page=known_issues.cs&ki_topic=15665&issue=147709&bucket=16658&hl=en&action=report Link to Google site where I found this response.]

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