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Made with Midjourney In July 1976, Apple I was launched with significant anticipation. A total of 200 units were produced each selling for $500. Contrary to what many might expect, this initial product was actually a kit, comprising a fully assembled board with 62 chips. However, this didn’t constitute a fully operational computer; it was […]

Image created with DALL-E 3 Recently, I was looking forward to starting a series to take a break from these hectic days we all too often experience. I stumbled upon “1923,” a dramedy and western that portrays the hardships of that era, including Prohibition, droughts, and the early stages of the Great Depression. There was

Image created with DALL-E 3 In 1770, the Hungarian author and inventor Wolfgang von Kempelen introduced an automaton chess machine known as The Mechanical Turk. This device showcased its automated chess master skills across Europe, frequently emerging victorious in matches against human opponents. It even reputedly defeated notable figures such as Napoleon and Benjamin Franklin.

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Image created with DALL-E 3 Hi! Just a quick reminder that there’s a special 25% Substack discount for the annual plan. Click ​here​ to get an annual subscription to my Substack (yes, annual subscribers can redeem up to 2 of my Udemy courses for free) In 1848 in California, gold was discovered, sparking what historians