Popular Science
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The universe is around 13.8 billion years old and our sun is thought to have formed around 4.6 billion years ago. Earth is thought to have formed around 4.54 billion years ago. The first life on Earth is thought to have appeared around 3.8 billion years ago. Homo sapiens, the first modern humans, are thought to have appeared around 200,000 years ago . The average lifespan of a human is thought to be around 78 years.

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Soccer player goes to black hole
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Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world. It is played on a field with two goals and players must work together to score. The World Cup is the most prestigious soccer tournament in the world.

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hello
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Greeting cards are a big part of American culture, with people spending an average of $107 on them each year. The two largest manufacturers of greeting cards in the United States are Hall mark Cards Inc. and American Greetings Corporation. Greeting cards have been around for centuries, with the first known card being sent in 1415. The tradition of sending cards on special occasions began in the Victorian era. Today, more than 6 billion greeting cards are sent in the United States each year.

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A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence
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The history of artificial intelligence is full of interesting facts and stories. AI began in antiquity with myths and stories of artificial beings endowed with intelligence. In the middle of the 20th century, AI was revitalized with the development of digital computers. AI applications began to be deployed in the early 1950s. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, key figures such as Marvin Minsky, Allen Newell and Herbert A. Simon dominated AI research. The 1970s saw a dramatic increase in AI researchers and applications. The 1980s and 1990s saw a significant expansion of AI research, with the rise of expert systems, neural networks and intelligent agents.

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How to Reduce Eyestrain from Screens
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Looking at screens for long periods of time can lead to eye strain, headaches, and fatigue. To reduce the strain on your eyes, take breaks every 20 minutes, adjust the brightness of your screens, and blink often.

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6 interesting facts about screen time in the US
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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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The History, Applications, and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence
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The article discusses the history, applications, and challenges of artificial intelligence (AI). It describes how AI has been used in various domains such as finance, manufacturing, and logistics, and outlines some of the ethical and philosophical challenges posed by AI technology.

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Silicon Valley: Home to Big Tech and Startups
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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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