The Origin of Computer Bug Came from the First Computer Bug Which Was a Moth

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Reading Time: 2 minutesHow often do you use the word “bug”, as in “there’s a bug in the system” to describe a niggling little problem with a computer? Unless you’re a computer technician that repairs other people’s computer problems, hopefully, this is a term that only comes up rarely. But have you ever wondered why it’s called a […]

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Sliced Bread Was Banned During WWII

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Reading Time: 3 minutesImagine this for just one moment. Sliced bread was banned during WWII. Yep, the best thing since, well, sliced bread was banned, for just under two months. Could you possibly imagine going without an everyday item that you take for granted? It would suck, big time. Looking back, such a ban would seem ridiculous and utterly pointless. You

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Muhammad Has Been Hidden In South Park Opening Credits For Years

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Reading Time: 4 minutesMuhammad has been in the South Park opening credits for years. Although the prophet of Islam isn’t exactly front and center, he is there, and it’s really a case of once seen, you will always see him. Sometimes the warriors of freedom are the most unlikely of people. In a lot of cases, when I think

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There Was A Dogwelder Superhero Comic That Would Weld Dog Heads To Peoples Faces

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Reading Time: 2 minutesIf I were to say that there was a Dogwelder superhero comic released by DC Comics, what would you think the strip was about? It’s a rather odd name, and it does make very little sense when only reading the title. Well let’s just say that we all make mistakes, and DC Comics are not immune

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Minecraft Version Of Denmark Was Attacked By American Hackers With Dynamite

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Reading Time: 2 minutesIn what seemed like a brilliant move, the government in Denmark recreated the entire country on Minecraft, block by block, to try and get the nations youth interested in geography. They reasoned that if children were participating in a fun activity they would be more attentive, and learn faster and better. You can hardly argue

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Apple Co-founder Ronald Wayne Sold His Apple Shares for $800 – Costing Him $35 Billion

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Reading Time: 2 minutesOne of the co-founders of Apple, Ronald Wayne, made perhaps the biggest mistake of his life in 1976. In fact, it was probably one of the biggest financial blunders in history. If it isn’t the worst decision ever, it is up there among them. I can hear a lot of you now asking why? Well,

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Shift work is associated with cognitive decline

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Reading Time: 2 minutesShift work is a common reality for millions of workers across the world. From healthcare professionals to factory workers and truck drivers, many individuals work jobs that require them to work outside of traditional nine-to-five schedules. However, a growing body of research has found that shift work may have negative effects on both physical and

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