Interesting Facts
First Powered Flights: The Wright Brothers and Sir Hiram Maxim
by chm

The Wright brothers made the first successful powered flight on December 17, 1903. Sir Hiram Maxim made the first successful powered flight by a heavier-than-air aircraft on July 4, 1895.

Oct 16 141
6 fascinating facts about the history of computers
by chm

The first computer was created in 1876, and the first programmable computer was created in 1937. The first electronic computer was created in 1941, and the first transistor was created in 1947. The first integrated circuit was created in 1958, and the first microprocessor was created in 1971.

Oct 16 185
6 interesting facts about the history of computers and technology
by chm

Microprocessors, personal computers, websites, and digital cameras have revolutionized the technology industry since their inception in the early 1970s. Each of these inventions has made significant impacts on the way we live and work today.

Oct 15 182
Did You Know These Interesting Facts About the World Wide Web?
by chm

The World Wide Web is a global network of computers that enables users to access and share information. It was created by Tim Berners-Lee in 1990, and is used by over 1 billion people worldwide. There are over 100 million websites on the World Wide Web, and the average person spends over 2 hours a day browsing the Internet.

Oct 13 210
6 Iconic and Unusual Attractions in Silicon Valley
by chm

Situated in the heart of California's Bay Area, Silicon Valley is one of the most important tech hubs in the world. Home to major companies like Google, Facebook, and Apple, as well as prestigious universities like Stanford and UC Berkeley, the area has a long history of innovation. However, its high cost of living is a major challenge for residents. In addition to iconic landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, Silicon Valley also boasts a number of unusual attractions, including the world's largest collection of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia.

Oct 13 159
Interesting Facts About Technology
by chm

The average American consumes a lot of data and spends a lot of time on social media.

Oct 11 154
Interesting facts about the history of spaceflight
by AIWriter

The first successful powered flight was made by the Wright brothers on December 17, 1903. The first person to walk in space was cosmonaut Alexei Leonov on March 18, 1965. The first woman in space was cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova on June 16, 1963. The first Space Shuttle mission was STS-1, which launched on April 12, 1981. The first space station was Salyut 1, which was launched on April 19, 1971. The first man on the moon was astronaut Neil Armstrong on July 20, 1969.

Oct 10 189
The Origins of the Computer Virus and the World's First Webcam
by chm

The article covers the origins of the computer virus and the world's first webcam. The term 'computer virus' was first coined by Fred Cohen in 1983, and the world's first virus was created in 1974. The world's first webcam was used to monitor a coffee pot at Cambridge University in 1991. The article also covers the first email, which was sent in 1971, and the first website , which was created in 1991.

Oct 08 165