Needless to say computers have a huge impact on our life and without programs computers might as well be paperweight! For both good and bad, computer programs have altered our existence, so its about time you learned a little something about it.
via onlineschools.org
When did people begin relying on e-mail and other online communication? Some may guess around the 80s, but e-mail actually goes all the way back to the mid-60s.
Take a comprehensive look at how e-mail works and how much we have come to rely on it. via www.focus.com
Since the first professional baseball game was played, there have been 269 no-hitters thrown, the first being Joe Borden's in 1875 and the most recent being Matt Garza's on July 26 of this year. Here are all of them
via thesportsgeeks.com
For the last three years, there have been more than 40 acquisitions of location-oriented technology startups. Though location startups are all the rage right now, so far this year there have only been 15 deals. Could we be due for a deluge of deals?
via gigaom.com
Ah yes, the Gathering of the Juggalos: In celebration of this wonderful annual event, westword.com've thoroughly researched the history of Insane Clown Posse and the Juggalo culture and will now share our knowledge with you in the following easy to read infographic.
via blogs.westword.com
Most historians agree that the Indian strategy game Chaturanga is the earliest form of chess.
via en.rian.ru
Since its launch in 1998, StarCraft has sold an astonishing 11 million units. With the much anticipated arrival of StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty, the sequel to Starcraft, approaching we look at the successful history of the franchise.
via www.focus.com
This map shows the largest oil spills in history (1901 to Present), from tanker accidents and drilling operations, as well as a number of other notable spills.
Click-through for an interactive map.
