Windows Phone 7 is the first version of the Windows Phone mobile client operating system, and it was released worldwide on October 21, 2010, with the US option following on November 8, 2010. The Windows CE 6.0 kernel powers it. But did you know, as a marketing stint, Microsoft held a mock funeral for the […]
TLC, previously known as The Learning Channel, is an American cable television channel owned by Warner Brothers. It was first established in 1980 and initially focused on education and instructional programming. But did you know different branches of government collaborated for this channel? TLC was founded by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare and
The Daleks’ Master Plan is the third serial of the third season of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, which originally aired in twelve weekly installments from November 13, 1965, to January 29, 1966. But did you know that the 5th and 10th episode of the series has been missing for quite some
A surgeon is a medical professional who specializes in evaluating and treating conditions that may necessitate surgery or physical changes to the human body. Surgical procedures can be used to diagnose or treat disease or injury. Surgeons lead a team of other doctors and nurses in the operating room to ensure a procedure goes smoothly.
The Automated Teller Machine, better known as an ATM, is one of the most convenient innovations in banking. The device allows consumers to perform quick self-service transactions such as deposits, withdrawals, bill payments, and account transfers. But do you know how many ATMs are in Antarctica? There are only two ATMs in Antarctica, both of
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Amazon is an American multinational technology company which primarily focuses on e-Commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. They are often referred to as one of the most influencial economic forces in the world. But did you know this e-Commerce giant prefers to dispose of the items returned to their warehouses than keep them?
Before our flight takes off, the cabin crew gives us a run down of all the safety features of the plane. This covers emergency exits and safety protocol as well as an introduction about the oxygen masks. But do you know how these oxygen masks work and what they’re actually called? The masks on the
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Sega’s Dreamcast is a home video game console that was introduced in Japan on November 27, 1998, North America on September 9, 1999, and Europe on October 14, 1999. A rumored project involving Dreamcast’s Star Fox was canceled, but who was to blame for this? Most of the development crew spoke Japanese, the game was
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Legends about the Red Baron, Germany’s most prolific fighter ace of World War I, are so pervasive in popular culture that some people may believe the man and his exploits were nothing more than a myth. But do you know what happened to the Red Baron? On April 21, 1918, in the heavily trafficked skies
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Malware is short for malicious software. The term refers to any intrusive software created by Hackers to steal data and damage or destroy computers and computer mechanisms. But did you know that an old malware-infected computer was auctioned off at a high price? A Windows XP computer that was infected with six different types of
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