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A Brief History of the Computer

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A Brief History of the Computer

ENIAC, 1946 Regarded as the first general purpose electronic computer, the Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC) was initially commissioned for the use in World War II, but not completed until one year after the war had ended . Installed at the University of Pennsylvania, its 40 separate eight-foot-high racks and 18,000 tubes were intended [...]

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Life in the USA in the First Half of the 20th Century

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Life in the USA in the First Half of the 20th Century

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New Wonders vs Ancient Wonders

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New Wonders vs Ancient Wonders

1) Christ the Redeemer: The 105-foot-tall (38-meter-tall) ‘Christ the Redeemer’ statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was among the “new seven wonders of the world” announced July 7, 2007 following a global poll to decide a new list of human-made marvels. The winners were voted for by Internet and phone, American Idol style. The other [...]

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Presidents in Their Young Age

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Presidents in Their Young Age

Barack Obama, 3 Years Old, With Grandfather, 1965 Photos of some of the most famous US presidents when they were just kids. There is nothing special about them and there is no way to know, just by looking, that these boys would grow up to become the leader of the most powerful country in the [...]

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Unbelievable Ghost Pictures

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Unbelievable Ghost Pictures

They say seeing is believing. And while in this day of digital image manipulation that might not be as true as it once was, these photographs are considered by many to be the real deal – photographic evidence of ghosts. The Brown Lady This portrait of “The Brown Lady” ghost is arguably the most famous [...]

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The Manhattan Skyline in New York City, 1955

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LITTLE KNOWN TIDBIT OF NAVAL HISTORY

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LITTLE KNOWN TIDBIT OF NAVAL HISTORY… The U.. S. S. Constitution (Old Ironsides), as a combat vessel, carried 48,600 gallons of fresh water for her crew of 475 officers and men. This was sufficient to last six months of sustained operations at sea. She carried no evaporators (i.e. fresh water distillers). However, let it be [...]

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Reindeer Facts

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Hope this helps to brighten your day and get you in the holiday spirit!! REMEMBER THIS AT CHRISTMAS TIME According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually late November to [...]

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A Bit of History

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Many of you will recall that on July 8, 1947, almost exactly 60 years Ago, witnesses claim that an unidentified flying object (UFO) with five Aliens aboard crashed on a sheep and cattle ranch just outside Roswell, New Mexico. This is a well-known incident that many say has long been covered up by The U.S. [...]

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New Planes, Military Formations, and The “Never Forget” Boat

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These all came in one email, but were better served up as separate posts instead of as a single post. A new Way to Fly – Boeing’s New Fighter Plane, and it’s flown by a Woman! 3 Carrier Strike Groups in Formation! – Three main Carrier Strike Groups together in the ocean, performing formations Fixed [...]

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The “Never Forget” Boat: USS New York Made from the Twin Towers Steel

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GREAT NEW PHOTOS! Here SHE is! As you scroll down, notice the two twin towers on top. Here SHE is, the USS New York, made from the World Trade Center ! USS New York… It was built with 24 tons of scrap steel from the World Trade Center . It is the fifth in a [...]

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