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The first commercial passenger flight in 1914 lasted only 23 minutes
The 23-Minute First Commercial Passenger Flight marked the dawn of modern air travel, covering just 21 miles across Tampa Bay.
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The Unexpected Invention: IBM’s Foray into Cheese Slicers
In the 1930s, IBM ventured into the consumer goods market by producing cheese slicers. This surprising move highlights IBM’s innovative spirit beyond technology.
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The Rise of Social Media: MySpace’s Pioneering Role in Shaping Online Interaction
MySpace revolutionized social media with customizable profiles and music integration, paving the way for Facebook and Twitter.
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The Birth of the First Webcam: A Coffee Pot’s Watchful Eye
The first webcam was used at the University of Cambridge to monitor a coffee pot, helping researchers avoid wasting trips to an empty pot.
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The Birth of the “Computer Bug”: The Moth that Made History
The term “computer bug” originated in 1947 when a real moth caused an error in a Mark II computer at Harvard. It was removed and taped into the logbook with the note “First actual case of bug being found.”
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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 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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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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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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First Image of a Black Hole: A Milestone in Astrophysics
In April 2019, the Event Horizon Telescope captured the first image of a black hole, M87*, confirming Einstein’s theories and advancing our understanding of the universe.
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Corn Cobs to Comfort: The Evolution of American Hygiene
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Why Sloths Hold Breath Longer Than Dolphins
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When Irish Pubs Went Dry: Saint Patrick’s Day Before 1973
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How a Waffle Iron Inspired Nike’s First Shoes
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The first commercial passenger flight in 1914 lasted only 23 minutes
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The Unbelievable Victory: French-Language Scrabble World Champion Who Doesn’t Speak French
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The Unexpected Invention: IBM’s Foray into Cheese Slicers
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The Rise of Social Media: MySpace’s Pioneering Role in Shaping Online Interaction
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The Birth of the First Webcam: A Coffee Pot’s Watchful Eye
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The Birth of the “Computer Bug”: The Moth that Made History
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