Infographic that show us history of Internet. From 1962. and J.C.R. Licklider idea of an “Intergalactic Network” to these days and Facebook, Youtube…
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Sweet Facts About Sugar
The standard American diet is filled with sugar. We all know sugar is sweet, but it has an unsavory side, too. Sugar is poisoning us, and most of the time we don’t even know just how much we’re consuming. The sweet stuff may not be so sweet after all.
The Business Behind Facebook
Prior to Facebook, people had to use detective work and old fashioned stalker technology to find out what their exes and goofball best friend from third grade was up to. Those were hard times. By 2010, Facebook has inundated the earth so thoroughly that you’ll never have to rely on a shady private eye to stalk your friends and enemies again. And here are a few facts about the business behind this incredible site. Continue reading The Business Behind Facebook
A Passion For Beards
Today, the average man is clean-shaven, and we have, to some measure, lost the honor and nobility of the beard, and with it, the history of that noble facial feature, the memories of men of glorious facial ornament.
An Overview of Computer Programming
You probably use computers and program on a daily basis, but you might not be aware that the first “pre-computers” didn’t even use electricity or that the first computer programmer was a woman.
Life Summed Up
We go through our lives in a fog, plodding from day to day, never aware of the enormity of our lives. A bite of food here, a bit of sleep there, perhaps a moment or two on the phone. It adds up and when the numbers come together they seem larger than life. Continue reading Life Summed Up
19 Things You Didn’t Know About Star Wars
Since being released in 1977, Star Wars has remained one of the most influential sci-fi films of all time. It has spawned three prequels, two sequels, TV movies, books and countless toys. Despite the vast amount of information available about the famous franchise, there still might be some things about Star Wars that would surprise you.
Apps, Apps, and More Apps
They have become a filter for out world. Through them we can access information, games, entire virtual worlds. Not the internet, nor our computers, not tablets or laptops – just little programs on our phones. Millions of little programs. What are the real numbers behind these programs, and why are there so many of them? Continue reading Apps, Apps, and More Apps
15 Things You Didn’t Know About Michael Jackson
The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, will be forever known as one of the greatest musical artists of all time. Jackson sold over 300 million records. Now a little over a year from the date of his death, it is estimated he has already made $1 billion. Check out some other interesting facts about the Moon Walker.
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Facts About Facebook You Probably Didnt Know
Chances are good you have a Facebook profile. Chances are even better that, if you do have an account, you check it at least once a day. You might be a professional Farmviller or the President of 100 Facebook groups, but do you really know Facebook and what you’ve gotten yourself into?
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