In today's world, any kind of intellectual activity is impossible without a computer. It is difficult for the younger generation to imagine that people used to manage without these "smart" machines. However, not everyone is aware of some facts about the iron assistant of a human. Read about the most interesting facts.
The weight of the first computer was 30 tons, it occupied an area of 167 square meters
The world's first programmable computer was impressive in size: with its weight of about 30 tons and space of 167 square meters. The machine called ENIAC with binary number system was launched in February 1946. It was fitted with 18,000 electric lamps. The computer power was 5,000 operations per second.
The first computer mouse was made of wood
The first experimental mouse was a lot bigger than a modern one, hardly fitting a palm. In 1968, the first exhibit was successfully demonstrated in public. It was a brick made of wood with two wheels, a red button and a long cable, to which the mouse owes its name.
Over 80% of emails are spam
Approximately 80% of incoming emails are considered spam. According to experts, a similar number of ordinary conversations is chatter. Spam includes endless advertising, reports on action, automatic emails, etc.
The Chinese authorities have banned computer games with simulated killing of people
In China, a ban was imposed on computer games in which characters kill each other. However, experts note that the ban on cruelty in games is contrary to the policy of the PRC's authorities, since the death penalty for serious crimes continues to be practised. It turns out that a murder on screen is not allowed, but in real life, it is quite possible, the analysts sum up.
The symbol of Linux is a penguin, since in childhood the system developer was bitten by one
There is a funny version that Linus Torvalds, a Linux developer, in his childhood was bitten by a penguin, so he chose the animal as a symbol. L. Torvalds himself does not confirm or deny this statement. It is an undeniable fact that while travelling in Australia, the developer was bitten by a penguin in one of the zoos.
About 100 new materials appear every minute on YouTube
The YouTube website is breaking records of popularity, being a key place for self-realization. The number of bloggers is estimated in millions, and as experts say, a lifetime is not enough to view even a small part of the YouTube content. YouTube turned out to be a global platform where everyone can make a statement and demonstrate their skills.
In the United States, every eighth marriage is contracted thanks to dating sites
In the United States, dating sites are all the rage. For most people, the issue of finding a family, relationships and acquaintances is their top priority, thanks to which they often use online services. However, going to such platforms, you need to be very careful and conduct careful review of the data from the talk partners' messages.
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