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May 12, 2026
Operation Plunder
Operation Plunder was a World War II military campaign launched by Allied forces in April 1945 to cross the Rhine River and secure a foothold in Nazi Germany. It involved extensive aerial and ground assaults, successfully leading to the capture of the Rhine’s eastern bank. The operation played a crucial role in the Allied advance towards Berlin.
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April 3, 2023
Plessy v Ferguson
Plessy v. Ferguson was a landmark 1896 US Supreme Court decision that upheld the “separate but equal” doctrine, allowing racial segregation in public facilities as long as they were deemed equal in quality. It was later overturned by the Brown v. Board of Education decision in 1954.
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March 31, 2023
How Microchips are Made
The process of making a microchip involves creating a semiconductor wafer, adding layers of material and using photolithography to etch microscopic patterns onto the surface. This is followed by doping and metallization to create transistors, wires, and other components, and then testing and packaging.
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March 30, 2023
History of Microchips
The first microchip, also known as an integrated circuit, was invented in 1958 by Jack Kilby at Texas Instruments and Robert Noyce at Fairchild Semiconductor. It revolutionized electronics, enabling the creation of smaller, faster, and more powerful computers, smartphones, and other devices.
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March 29, 2023
History of Transistors
The transistor was invented in 1947 by William Shockley, John Bardeen, and Walter Brattain at Bell Labs. It revolutionized electronics, replacing vacuum tubes and enabling the development of smaller, faster, and more reliable devices, leading to the creation of modern computers and other electronic devices.
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March 28, 2023
History of Vacuum Tubes
Vacuum tubes, also known as thermionic valves, were first developed in the late 19th century and revolutionized electronics, enabling the creation of early radios, televisions, and computers. They were eventually replaced by transistors in the mid-20th century.
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March 27, 2023
Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc was a French peasant girl who, at the age of 17, led the French army to several important victories during the Hundred Years’ War. She was eventually captured by the English and burned at the stake for heresy in 1431. She was later canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church.
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March 24, 2023
Crescent City Tsunami of 1964
The Crescent City tsunami of 1964 was caused by the Great Alaska Earthquake and devastated the coastal town of Crescent City, California, killing 11 people and causing extensive damage to the port.
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