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by chm

The article discusses various interesting facts about hair, including the average number of hairs on a person's head, the longest hair on record, and the pigment that determines hair color. It also covers hair loss, explaining that people lose about 100 hairs a day.

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The Early History of Quantum Computers
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In the early days of quantum computing, scientists used light particles called photons to store and process information. However, quantum computers are still in their infancy as of 2016. In the future, they have the potential to revolutionize computing as we know it.

Aug 11 271
How much time do you spend on your phone?
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People spend a lot of time on their phones, more than they actually spend talking to other people. On average, people check their phones more than 80 times a day and sleep with them next to their bed.

Aug 11 374
A Look at How AI is Changing the World
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AI is being used increasingly in a number of areas, including in law, education, space exploration, and online search. It is expected that AI will become even more prevalent in the years to come.

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The Evolution of AI
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AI has come a long way since its early days, when many scientists believed that creating intelligent machines was simply a matter of programming them with the right rules. Neural networks, inspired by the brain 's structure and function, were developed in the mid-1950s, and AI has since been used in a variety of fields, including medicine, finance, and even military. In the future, AI is expected to play an even bigger role in our lives, with some believing that it will eventually surpass human intelligence. However, there are also many who are concerned about the potential risks of AI, such as the possibility of it being used for malicious purposes.

Aug 06 256
The Future of Self-Driving Cars
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Despite some high-profile crashes involving Tesla's Autopilot system, more than half of Americans say they would feel comfortable using autonomous vehicles, according to a new study. Self-driving vehicles could reduce traffic fatalities by up to 90 percent, according to one estimate. The U.S. Department of Transportation is expected to release new guidelines for self-driving cars later this year.

Aug 06 355
The First Digital Computers
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The ENIAC, the first digital computer, was created in 1945. It was enormous, used vacuum tubes, and could only be used by experts. It was also slow and expensive.

Aug 06 311
The History of Microprocessors, Mice, and Personal Computers
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The article covers the history of microprocessors, mice, and personal computers, starting with the invention of the microprocessor in 1971. It goes on to discuss the invention of the mouse in 1963 and the personal computer in 1976. The article also covers the history of email and the first website. Finally, it discusses the first search engine, AltaVista.

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