Interesting Facts
The 6 Firsts of Silicon Valley
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Silicon Valley has been responsible for a number of groundbreaking innovations in the tech world, including the first personal computer, the first email, the first website, the first social media platform, the first search engine, and the first online market.

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Google's Interesting Facts
by chm

Google has some interesting facts behind it. For example, it was originally called "BackRub" and the name was derived from the mathematical term "googol." Additionally, Google's first office was located in a garage and the company's co-founders met at Stanford University.

Sep 06 283
6 interesting facts about Silicon Valley startups
by chm

The article covers six interesting facts about Silicon Valley startups. These include that Steve Wozniak was arrested for hash possession, that Google employees once gained weight from free food, and that Snapchat was created to send disappearing nude photos.

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Black Holes: Incredible objects in the Universe
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Black holes are extremely dense objects with a mass often greater than the sun. They have a gravitational force so strong it can defy the laws of physics, and are believed to be formed when a star collapses in on itself. Black holes can emit a tremendous amount of energy in the form of X-rays and gamma rays, and are believed to be responsible for the formation of galaxies.

Sep 05 231
The devastating environmental impact of plastic pollution.
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Plastic pollution is a major environmental problem, with millions of tonnes of plastic in the world's oceans and a high incidence of marine animals being killed by plastic pollution every year. Plastic pollution contributes to climate change and is a major problem due to the amount of single-use plastic that is produced each year.

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The Computer Scientists Who Changed the World
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The article covers six different computer scientists who have made major contributions to the world of technology. Paul Graham is responsible for developing the first web-based online store, Sergey Brin is a co -founder of Google, Marissa Mayer is the current CEO of Yahoo!, Steve Jobs was the co-founder of Apple, Bill Gates is the co-founder of Microsoft, and Larry Page is also a co-founder of Google.

Sep 04 205
The History of Microprocessors and Personal Computers
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The first microprocessor, the Intel 4004, was released in 1971. The first personal computer, the Altair 8800, followed in 1975. The first mass-produced microprocessor, the 8088, was released in 1979, and the first home computer, the Apple I, in 1976. The first laptop, the Osborne 1, hit the market in 1981, and the first commercially successful personal computer, the Commodore 64, was released in 1982.

Sep 03 194
60,000 Thoughts per day: How the Human Brain Processes Information
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The human brain can process an amazing amount of information – up to 60,000 thoughts per day. This is made possible by the brain's incredibly efficient processing power, which is able to filter and manage all the incoming information.

Sep 02 185