Facebook has become a virtual memorial with more than 30 million accounts belonging to people who have passed away, according to a 2012 HuffPost report. [Read more…] about How many Facebook accounts belong to people who have passed away?
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How was the Internet set up?
The internet started being used half a century ago, initially as a network for the American Defense Department. [Read more…] about How was the Internet set up?
NASA cancels manned mission to Mars in 1972
Nuclear thermal rocket engines by NERVA (Nuclear Engine for Rocket Vehicle Application) were considered to be exceptionally reliable and safe for space exploration back to 60s and 70s. [Read more…] about NASA cancels manned mission to Mars in 1972
Where did the name ‘Google’ originate from?
Google Inc., the American multinational corporation specializing in Internet-related services and products, was founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. [Read more…] about Where did the name ‘Google’ originate from?
What does ‘Laser’ stand for?
Laser, the device that emits light through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation, has many important applications in technology, medicine, as well as scientific research. [Read more…] about What does ‘Laser’ stand for?
What was the title of the first photograph in the world?
The first photograph in the world was taken by Nicéphore Niépce between 1826 and 1827 in Le Gras in Eastern France. [Read more…] about What was the title of the first photograph in the world?
For what does the DCIM folder in our camera stand?
There are several acronyms in our computer, such as MSF (Maintenance Source File) or (FFS) Flash File System. However, have you ever wondered while transferring files from your camera to your computer for what does the DCIM file stand? [Read more…] about For what does the DCIM folder in our camera stand?
Ten things you don’ t know about Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs, the American entrepreneur, marketer, and inventor, who was the co-founder (along with Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne), chairman, and CEO of Apple Inc, had several sides of his life unknown till… now! [Read more…] about Ten things you don’ t know about Steve Jobs
Volvo introduces a female car
Volvo YCC (Your Concept Car) was presented in 2004 in the Geneva Motor Show to attract female drivers. [Read more…] about Volvo introduces a female car
How much does the Internet weigh?
How heavy is information and what is the weight of all the electrons in motion that make up the internet? [Read more…] about How much does the Internet weigh?