Interesting Facts
6 interesting facts about the history of personal computers and video game...
by chm

The first personal computer was the Apple I, designed and built by Steve Wozniak in 1976. The first microprocessor was the Intel 4004, released in 1971. The first video game console was the Magnavox Odyssey, released in 1972. The first home computer was the Commodore 64, released in 1982. The first laptop computer was the TRS-80 Model 100, released in 1983. The first smartphone was the Simon Personal Communicator, released in 1992.

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The History of the Internet: From Email to E-Commerce
by chm

The internet was created in the 1970s and has since transformed the way we communicate and do business. The first email was sent in 1971, followed by the creation of the first website in 1991. Since then, e-commerce has taken off, with the first online store opening in 1994 and the first online bank launching in 1995. The first online auction took place in 1996.

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6 interesting facts about screen time in the US
by chm

The average person in the US spends about 10 hours a day looking at screens, according to a University of Washington study. A 2017 Pew Research Center study found that nearly two-thirds of Americans own a smartphone.

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Silicon Valley: Home to Big Tech and Startups
by chm

Silicon Valley is home to some of the largest tech companies in the world, as well as many small startups. Workers in the tech industry can expect to earn a high salary, but the cost of living is also very high. Traffic is often bad, but the strong economy and abundance of jobs are still major draws to the region.

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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.

Nov 22 193
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.

Nov 21 159
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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