Curiosity
27 de março de 2025
Ever wondered how the rugby scrum came to be? In 1877, players simply started pushing each other for the ball until it became an official part of the game. It’s basically the ultimate group hug—but with more action.
Leia mais »
Tagged
22 de março de 2025
Basketballs first-ever game wasn’t played in a fancy gym or stadium but in a YMCA basement using a soccer ball and two peach baskets. We can only imagine how the first shot looked—was it a swish or a miss? Regardless, the sport has come a long way since that humble start.
19 de março de 2025
The internet was officially born in 1983, and it wasn’t exactly user-friendly. Imagine dial-up connections sounding like a raccoon in a blender! Today, we can complain about slow Wi-Fi, but back then, simply connecting was a feat. If only we had known how much we’d miss that nostalgic sound.
9 de janeiro de 2024
The term “computer bug” comes from a real insect! In 1947, Grace Hopper discovered a moth causing problems in a computer. Imagine her excitement: “I found the bug!” It shows technology and nature can collide in unexpected—and sometimes humorous—ways. Now, if only we could debug our daily lives!
28 de dezembro de 2023
Remember the days of Internet Explorer vs. Netscape? Those were the browser wars of the ’90s! It’s like a tech soap opera—drama, betrayal, and the occasional pop-up ad. Who would have thought that we’d end up with Chrome, Firefox, and Edge as the new contenders?
23 de dezembro de 2023
The computer mouse was invented in the 1960s and was originally made of wood. Imagine a world where we were still clicking away with a wooden block! Thank goodness for progress; otherwise, we’d have to carry around miniature logs instead of sleek devices!
15 de novembro de 2023
Google started as a research project in 1996, and now it’s a household name. “Who knew a school project would lead to us asking it questions about the meaning of life?” It’s a classic tale of ambition and innovation!