DID YOU KNOW? Let’s uncover some interesting tech secrets!
Fact #1: The first computer mouse was made of wood! It was invented in 1964 by Douglas Engelbart and was nicknamed the “mouse” because of its tail-like cord.
Fact #2: The entire internet weighs about the same as a strawberry! Despite its vastness, the internet’s data is stored on servers, and their combined weight is surprisingly light.
Fact #3: One hour of video uploaded to YouTube every second! Imagine the staggering amount of content being shared globally in just a matter of minutes!
Fact #4: The world’s first computer programmer was a woman! Ada Lovelace, in the 1840s, wrote the first algorithm designed to be processed by a machine.
Fact #6: The “@” symbol was used to signify email before the internet existed! It was chosen by Ray Tomlinson, the inventor of email, to separate the username from the host computer.
Fact #7: The term “robot” comes from the Czech word “robota,” meaning forced labor! Robots have come a long way since then, revolutionizing industries.
Which fact surprised you the most? Share your thoughts below and tag a tech-savvy friend to see if they can guess these mind-boggling facts!