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Mac, ENIAC or UNIVAC: The Computer History Quiz
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This Ultimate Computer History Quiz will test your knowledge of computers and more. Check out the computer history quiz to learn more.
Brazilian Wandering Spider Hunts Instead of Waiting in a Web
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If you're not a big fan of spiders, brace yourself, because the Brazilian wandering spider we're about to go into a lot of detail about one of the most dangerous spiders on the planet. With a venom that can cause intense pain and even some serious medical conditions, it's no wonder people give these critters a wide berth.
Zulu Time Conversion: Defining Zulu Time and GMT's Value
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Zulu Time is a shorthand for describing a time that is the same no matter where you are in the world. So, how does that work?
Who Invented the Internet?
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At one time, sharing files between computers meant carrying a box of punch cards from one machine to another. The Internet changed all that, but who's responsible for creating this network of networks?
How Internet Search Engines Work
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Internet search engines do your research for you. Learn how internet search engines like Google work, how internet search engines build an index and what Boolean operators are.
How Facebook Works
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Facebook is a social networking site. It was created for Harvard students but has expanded to an open membership. Learn about Facebook and the Facebook network.
Why is the Google algorithm so important?
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The Google algorithm searches out Web pages that contain keywords you used to search. Read about the Google algorithm and how the Google algorithm works.
What's new with Internet Explorer 8?
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Internet Explorer 8 is Microsoft's latest browser, released in 2009. It has many new and improved features. Learn about Internet Explorer 8.
How the Sharing Economy Works
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In some places, people forgo buying things to rent what they need from complete strangers. Learn about the sharing economy from HowStuffWorks.
How Classmates.com Works
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Classmates.com is a social networking site that has become very popular. Learn all about Classmates.com at HowStuffWorks.