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Pando: The Oldest Living Organism on Earth
Pando, the ancient grove of quaking aspens in Utah, is Earth’s oldest living organism. Spanning 106 acres, its interconnected root system dates back over 80,000 years
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The Enigmatic Puzzle of the Missing $100 Million in Bitcoin
Programmer Stefan Thomas forgot the password to his digital wallet, locking away over $100 million in Bitcoin. This highlights the high stakes of cryptocurrency security
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The World’s Most Expensive Burger: A Culinary Marvel
The “Golden Boy,” the world’s most expensive burger at $6,000, crafted by Chef Robbert Jan de Veen, features Wagyu beef, white truffle, caviar, foie gras, and a gold leaf bun
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The Loneliest Tree in the World: A Survivor of Nuclear Testing
The loneliest tree on Tristan da Cunha stands as a solitary survivor of nuclear testing, capturing radioactive particles in its growth rings.
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The Birth of Digital Communication: The Story of the First Email
In 1971, Ray Tomlinson sent the first email, marking a pivotal moment in digital communication’s evolution
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Conquering the Roof of the World: The First Climbing of Mount Everest
In 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached Mount Everest’s summit, marking a monumental achievement in mountaineering history
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Unwanted Digital Mail: The Genesis of Email Spam
The first instance of email spam occurred in 1978 when a marketing representative from Digital Equipment Corporation sent a promotional message to 393 recipients on ARPANET.
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The Longest Scientific Experiment: The Pitch Drop Experiment
The Longest Scientific Experiment, begun in 1927, demonstrates pitch’s slow-flowing liquid nature. Despite its solidity, pitch drips every 8-12 years, illustrating viscoelasticity.
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The First Credit Card: The Birth of Diners Club
In 1950, the Diners Club introduced the first universal credit card, revolutionizing financial transactions and paving the way for the widespread use of credit cards.
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Quantum Supremacy Achieved: Google’s Sycamore Quantum Computer Breakthrough
In October 2019, Google’s Sycamore quantum computer achieved “quantum supremacy,” solving a problem in 200 seconds that would take classical supercomputers 10,000 years.
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