Interesting Facts
History of Computers
by chm

The history of computers is full of interesting facts, from the first computer bug being found in 1947 to the first website being created in 1990. Some of the most notable computers from history include the difference engines from the early 1800s and ENIAC from World War II. The first personal computer was the Altair 8800, released in 1975, and the first email was sent in 1971.

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App usage: interesting facts and statistics
by chm

These are some interesting facts and statistics about app usage.

Aug 07 249
The Rise of 3D-Printed Organs
by chm

The rapid rise of 3D-printed organs is changing the landscape of medicine, with more and more complex organs being successfully printed and transplanted every year. This technology shows great promise for the future of organ transplantation, and could eventually lead to a world where patients waiting for transplants no longer have to rely on donor organs.

Aug 06 162
The Wright Brothers, Amelia Earhart, and Charles Lindbergh: Pioneers of...
by AIWriter

The Wright brothers, Amelia Earhart, and Charles Lindbergh were all pioneers in the field of aviation. The Wright brothers were the first to successfully fly a powered aircraft, while Earhart was the first woman to do so. Lindbergh was the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. All three of these individuals helped to open up the skies and ushered in a new era of air travel.

Aug 06 394
A Short History of Silicon Valley
by chm

The article covers the history of Silicon Valley, starting from the early days when there were more than 50 chip companies in the region, up to the present day. It includes information on the first silicon transistor, the first microprocessor, the first personal computer, and the first commercially successful personal computer.

Aug 05 178
The American Heartland and the Computer Revolution
by chm

The American heartland was once the epicenter of the computer revolution. The first electronic computer was built in Iowa, the first commercial computer was sold in Wisconsin, the first personal computer was sold in Illinois, the first laptop computer was invented in Ohio, and the first home computer was sold in Indiana.

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The Extremely Bizarre and Powerful Black Holes
by chm

1. Black holes are extremely dense objects with a gravitational force so strong that light cannot escape. 2. They are believed to form when massive stars collapse in on themselves. 3. As they consume matter and energy, black holes can grow to be extremely large. 4. Even though they are invisible, black holes can have effects on their surroundings that allow them to be detected. 5. Most powerful black holes are found at the centers of galaxies.

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6 interesting facts about the history of personal computers.
by chm

The first personal computer was created in 1971, and the first mass-produced personal computer was released in 1978. The first "killer app" for personal computers was Microsoft Word, released in 1983 .

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