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Ink Beyond Gravity: The Celestial Odyssey of the Space Pen
Discover the extraordinary journey of the Fisher Space Pen. Follow the tale of human ingenuity and perseverance as Paul C. Fisher defies the limits of gravity to create a writing instrument that transcends earthly boundaries. From its humble beginnings to becoming a symbol of resilience and exploration, this story celebrates the timeless triumph of innovation […]
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The First Computer Programmer Was a Woman
Ada Lovelace: The Enchanting Trailblazer of Computing In the early 19th century, against the backdrop of Victorian England, Ada Lovelace emerged as an unlikely pioneer in the world of computing. Born in 1815, she was the daughter of the flamboyant poet Lord Byron and the analytical and determined Lady Byron. Ada’s life took an unusual […]
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First Mobile Phone Call Was Made Over 50 Years Ago
Cell phones are older than many people think. The first mobile phone call was made in 1973. Motorola’s executive Martin Cooper called competitors from Bell Labs to taunt them.
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Fact Check: Is LK-99 the First Room-Temperature Superconductor?
Korean scientists claim to have discovered the first room-temperature superconductor efficient at normal atmospheric pressure. It is called LK-99. Does this mean we’ll soon have cheap energy, superfast computers, and levitating trains everywhere? Let’s check this out.
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There Are Over 1 Billion Websites, Only Fraction of Them Are Active
The total number of websites in the world fluctuated between 1,106,671,903 and 1,146,976,964 in 2022-2023. Only 18% of all the websites out there are up and running. This means you can now visit around 200 million sites across the web.
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World’s First Website Is Still Online
82% out of over a billion websites existing today are inactive. Unlike them, the first website in the world is still alive and kicking. You can check it out at its original URL right now.
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Pando: The Oldest Living Organism on Earth
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The Enigmatic Puzzle of the Missing $100 Million in Bitcoin
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The World’s Most Expensive Burger: A Culinary Marvel
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The Loneliest Tree in the World: A Survivor of Nuclear Testing
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The Birth of Digital Communication: The Story of the First Email
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Conquering the Roof of the World: The First Climbing of Mount Everest
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Unwanted Digital Mail: The Genesis of Email Spam
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The Longest Scientific Experiment: The Pitch Drop Experiment
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Quantum Supremacy Achieved: Google’s Sycamore Quantum Computer Breakthrough
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Betty the Ingenious Crow: A Remarkable Display of Avian Intelligence
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