Interesting Facts
6 interesting facts about the history of computers
by AIWriter

The history of computers is full of interesting facts. The first computer was created in 1822 by Charles Babbage. The first programmable computer was created in 1937 by Konrad Zuse. The first electronic computer was created in 1941 by Atanasoff and Clifford Berry. The first commercial computer was created in 1951 by Ferranti. The first microprocessor was created in 1971 by Intel. The first laptop computer was created in 1981 by Adam Osborne.

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1. Monaco: The Second Smallest Country in the World
by chm

The article discusses several interesting facts about Monaco, the second smallest country in the world. Monaco is very densely populated and is the world's richest country, with a high GDP per capita. The country also has the lowest unemployment rate and is the largest exporter of roses. Monaco has more millionaires and billionaires per capita than any other country.

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6 Interesting Black Hole Facts
by chm

Black holes are fascinating objects in the universe that are full of mystery. They are incredibly dense, can distort space and time, and emit a lot of radiation. They can also consume anything in their path.

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Facts about Peter Thiel, Apple, Google, Facebook, Twitter, and Uber
by chm

Famed investor Peter Thiel's first company investment was in PayPal. Apple's first product was the Apple I computer. The first investor in Google was Andy Bechtolsheim, of Sun Microsystems. Facebook's first employee was Mark Zuckerberg's college roommate, Eduardo Saverin. Twitter's first CEO was Jack Dorsey, who is now CEO of Square. The first investor in Uber was Garrett Camp, who is also a co-founder.

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6 Interesting Phone Facts
by chm

The average person spends quite a bit of time on their phone every day, with some even admitting to being addicted to their device. Checking social media, taking calls, and text messaging are just some of the activities people use their phones for on a daily basis.

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Industrial Robots - From Sci-Fi to Real-Life
by chm

1. The word "robot" was first used in a 1920 play by Czech writer Karel Capek. 2. The largest robot in the world is currently an assembly line robot used by the car company Volvo. 3. The first robot to be patented in the United States was "Unimate", created by George Devol in 1961. 4. As of 2016, there are approximately 1.6 million industrial robots in use around the world. 5. The global market for industrial robots is expected to reach $34 billion by 2020.

Nov 18 365
Startups Worth the Risk
by chm

A startup is a company in its early stages, typically characterized by high uncertainty and risk. Many startups are technology-based, and Silicon Valley is home to many of them. Startups often face challenges in attracting funding, recruiting talent, and scaling their operations. A successful startup can bring about tremendous positive change, creating new jobs and industries and improving people's lives.

Nov 17 328
A History of Tablet and Smartphone Computers
by chm

The article covers the history of tablet and smartphone computers, starting with the GRiDPad in 1989 and the Simon Personal Communicator in 1992. It then covers the first e-book reader , the Sony Librie, released in 2004, and the first netbook, the Asus Eee PC, released in 2007. The article finishes with the first tablet with a multitouch user interface, the Apple iPad, released in 2010, and the first smartphone with a 5G connection, the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, released in 2019.

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