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What was the first First Microprocessor CPU?
Technology
The first microprocessor was the 20-bit Garrett AiResearch MP944 chip set developed between 1968-197... Read more
How High Can A 737 Fly?
Aviation
The service ceiling of modern Boeing 737NG and 737MAX aircrafts is 41000ft (12496.8m). Earlier 73... Read more
What are the largest major cities in China?
Geography
China, a vast and diverse nation, is home to some of the world’s largest cities, each playing a cr... Read more
Is it bad to leave a laptop plugged in?
Technology
Leaving a laptop plugged in does not typically damage the battery or present any danger to the devic... Read more
Vegemite vs. Marmite: Understanding the Differences
Food
Vegemite and Marmite are both iconic yeast extract based spreads, while they may look the same, they... Read more
Why do people still use Pagers?
Technology
Pagers which can only receive simple messages may seem like relics of the past, but they continue to... Read more
Was the Capital of the United States always Washington?
History
No, the capital city of the United States was not always Washington, D.C. Initially, New York Cit... Read more
Is A4 paper the same as Letter?
Technology
No, A4 and US Letter are similar in appearance but not the same size: A4 is 210 mm x 297 mm, making... Read more
What is 'Hive Robbing'?
Animals
Hive robbing occurs when bees from outside colonies invade a weaker hive during a nectar shortage, s... Read more
When was Australia first discovered?
History
Australia was first documented by Europeans in 1606 when Dutch explorer Willem Janszoon landed on th... Read more