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History of the Internet

History of the Internet

In the late 1950’s the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) was founded in the United States with the primary focus of developing information technologies that could survive a nuclear attack. ( Networking the Nerds )In 1967 ARPA university and private sector contractors met with representatives of the Department of Defense to discuss possible protocols for sharing information via computers. In 1969, two years before the calculator was introduced to consumers ( History of the Internet…

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Walter H. G. Lewin – Best Physics Teacher Ever (Video)

Walter H. G. Lewin – Best Physics Teacher Ever (Video)

Walter Lewin Walter H. G. Lewin, Ph.D. (born January 29, 1936) is a Dutch astrophysicist and professor emeritus of physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Lewin achieved his Ph.D in nuclear physics in 1965 at the Delft University of Technology and came to MIT in 1966. Lewin’s major contributions in astrophysics include the discovery of the first slowly rotating neutron star through all-sky balloon surveys, research in X-ray detection in investigations through satellites and…

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Shield Yourself From Mobile Radiation

Shield Yourself From Mobile Radiation

Mobile radiation and its effects on the human body is a huge problem. But a new product is about to solve that. The product is smaller than a five-cent piece but powerful enough to shield us from the potentially harmful electromagnetic radiation generated by mobile phones and other electronic devices. The Qlink Mini employs patented Sympathetic Resonance Technology (SRT), which can maintain the strength of naturally occurring protective energy systems within our bodies. The Qlink…

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New Seven Wonders of the World

New Seven Wonders of the World

The world has been a canvas for many a breath-taking and stupendous man-made creations which have resolutely weathered the ravages of time and nature. These buildings are not merely edifices of brick and mortar but emanate life. On July 7 2007, Lisbon’s Benfica Stadium was about to burst at the seams as a crowd of some 50,000 spectators and a television audience of millions heard hosts Bipasha Basu, Hilary Swank and Ben Kingsley, announce the…

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12 Dogs Who Don’t Looks Like Dogs (12 Photos)

12 Dogs Who Don’t Looks Like Dogs (12 Photos)

1. This Dog and Sid. 2. These Puppies that Mistakenly are Fried Chicken. 3. This Puppy that Might be this Teddy Bear. 4. A Komondor Dog that is Actually Just A Mop. 5. A Dog that Might Actually be A Lion. 6. A Dog that Might be A Sheep. 7. The Shar Pei that Actually Looks Like A Bathroom Towel. 8. The Chewbacca Dog. 9. These Shar Peis that are Kind of Also Croissants. 10….

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5-Years Old with Autism, Paints Stunning Masterpieces

5-Years Old with Autism, Paints Stunning Masterpieces

Autism is a poorly-understood neurological disorder that can impair an individual’s ability to engage in various social interactions. But little 5-year-old Iris Grace in the UK is an excellent example of the unexpected gifts that autism can also grant – her exceptional focus and attention to detail have helped her create incredibly beautiful paintings that many of her fans (and buyers) have likened to Monet’s works. Little Iris is slowly learning to speak, whereas most…

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6 Signs You are Actually Maturing, Not Just Aging

6 Signs You are Actually Maturing, Not Just Aging

Life is a funny thing. As children, we play. As adults, we work. In between we develop relationships, raise families, pursue goals and pause every once in a while, attempting to gain some perspective on the whole thing. Before we know it, we are retired and approaching the end of our lives, wondering, where did the time go? Throughout this process, it is impossible not to learn. Experience is the greatest teacher. And yet, there…

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