Hmm... I think there's always been ads.
There's three on the page now. But some times there's two.

If you are using Google Chrome, go to the Chrome Store (link below).
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adblock/gighmmpiobklfepjocnamgkkbiglidom?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon

In the top right hand corner of the ad that is up, click the button that says something like "Add to Chrome".

No, you don't have to pay for it. Once it says it is downloaded and all, ex out of that page and then continue normal things online. It takes away ALL irritating adds, it's free and I myself use it.

there are 3 on this page alone >.> at least for me there are

idk. i remember there always being this many ads on here. ._.