The history of computers is full of interesting facts, from the first computer bug to the first social networking site. Here are six facts that you may not know about the history of computers.
The article discusses six interesting facts about quantum mechanics. These include the vast majority of the universe being empty space, subatomic particles being in more than one place at the same time, quantum entang lement, Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, quantum tunneling, and quantum mechanics being the foundation of modern physics.
Facebook is one of the most popular social networking sites in the world, with over 1.5 billion active users. It was founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and his Harvard roommates Eduardo Saverin, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes.
The article discusses six interesting facts about the history of Silicon Valley. These facts include the development of the first microprocessor, the release of the first personal computer, the sending of the first email, and the launch of the first GPS satellite.
The solar system is full of fascinating facts, from the animals that live in space to the length of a day on Saturn. Human beings have also made history by walking on the moon. There is much to learn about the planets and other objects in our solar system!
Black holes are incredibly dense objects that can bend the fabric of space and time. They are formed when massive stars collapse in on themselves and can devour anything that comes too close, including light. Some black holes are thought to be the engine that powers quasars.
There are over 8.5 million startups in the United States, but the majority of them fail within the first year. The average age of a startup founder is 34, and most startups are launched by solo founders. The average startup raises $1.3 million in funding and the median salary for a startup employee is $95,000.
The article enumerates six interesting facts about early computers and gaming consoles. The first electronic computer was built in 1941, the first microprocessor in 1971, the first personal computer in 1976, the first video game console in 1972, the first home computer in 1982, and the first laptop computer in 1996.