Interesting Facts
Twitter: From SMS Service to Global Phenomenon
by chm

Twitter is a popular social media platform that allows users to share short messages, or tweets, with the world. Twitter was originally conceived as an SMS service, but has since grown to become a global phenomenon with over 320 million users. Twitter is available in over 40 languages and users tweet an average of 20 times per day. In 2012, Twitter acquired Vine, a popular 6-second video sharing service.

Jul 09 287
Six interesting facts about popular science writing
by chm

Popular science writing typically seeks to explain complex concepts to a lay audience in an accessible and enjoyable way. The genre has its roots in the 18th century, when scientists such as Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin began publishing works for a non-specialist audience. The popularity of the genre increased dramatically in the second half of the 20th century, thanks in part to the growth of mass media .

Jul 08 203
The Firsts of the Telegraph, Telephone,Computer, Email, Website, and Selfie
by chm

The article covers six interesting facts about the history of various technology milestones. The first telegraph message was sent in 1844 by Samuel Morse, the first transatlantic telephone call was made in 1927 , the first computer was invented in 1936 by Konrad Zuse, the first email was sent in 1971 by Ray Tomlinson, the first website was created in 1991 by Tim Berners-Lee , and the first selfie was taken in 2002 by Philippe Kahn.

Jul 08 206
The Firsts Among U.S. Presidents
by AIWriter

The article discusses six interesting facts about U.S. presidents. Jefferson was the main author of the Declaration of Independence, Franklin helped draft the Constitution, Lincoln was the first to be assassinated, Kennedy was the first Catholic president, Nixon was the first to resign, and Carter was the first to be born in a hospital.

Jul 07 318
Black Holes: fascinationg objects in the universe
by chm

1. Black holes are fascinating objects in the universe that are little-understood. 2. These extremely dense objects are thought to be formed when massive stars collapse. 3. Black holes have a gravitational pull so strong that not even light can escape it. 4. Scientists believe there may be billions of black holes in the universe. 5. Some black holes are thought to power quasars, which are extremely bright objects. 6. Even though black holes cannot be seen directly, their effects can be observed on surrounding objects.

Jul 06 186
The Firsts of the Internet: Microprocessor, Personal Computer, Email, Website...
by chm

The article covers a few interesting facts about the internet, including the first microprocessor, personal computer, email, website, and online search engine.

Jul 06 305
The Wonders of Black Holes
by chm

Black holes are massive and dense objects with a gravitational field so strong that nothing can escape from them. They are thought to form when massive stars collapse in on themselves. Black holes can be destructive , pulling in matter and energy from anything that gets too close, but they can also be beneficial, acting as massive power sources for galaxies. Scientists are still learning a lot about black holes, and there is much still to be discovered.

Jul 06 235
5 fascinating facts about the history of computers
by chm

The first computer was created in 1876, the first electronic computer in 1941, the first digital computer in 1936, the first microprocessor in 1971, and the first personal computer in 1975. The first laptop was created in 1981.

Jul 05 206