When was the first selfie taken? — How microchips are made
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Who took the first selfie? In 2013, the word "selfie" was added to the dictionary. It's defined as "a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and shared via social media." But selfies existed long before 2013. The first selfie might be much older than you think. Tap or click to discover the long history of the selfie. → |
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The surprising way microchips are made Almost every tech gadget we use in our daily lives has some sort of microchip inside it. TVs, thermostats and even toasters rely on microchips to work efficiently. Microchips are made using sand, but how do we go from a pile of grains to a tiny little computer? The answer? With a ton of work. Tap or click to see the incredible process of creating microchips. → |
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Why is glass clear? If the Earth were one giant atom, the nucleus would be so small it would fit inside a baseball stadium. That means the rest of the world would just be electrons. So, if atoms are made of basically empty space, why doesn't light pass right through them? Why isn't everything and everyone transparent? And what makes some objects, like glass, see-through? Tap or click to discover the amazing science behind glass. → |
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