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Intentionally blank pages, or vacat pages, are common in printed works to separate content or signal the end of a section. These pages are a result of printing conventions where chapters typically start on odd-numbered pages. They are also used to prevent cheating in standardized tests by separating sections. In sheet music, blank pages minimize […]
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The presentation of UNIX at an IBM Research Center in 1973 was met with a surprisingly chill response, as Thompson’s nerves were met with polite applause and no questions. AT&T’s legal battles over distributing UNIX to universities were complex due to its monopolistic nature, leading to a bargain price of $150 for Katholieke Universiteit. The […]
Every weekday at 9 A.M., a crow caws in Paris’ Jardin des Plantes, signaling the arrival of ornithologist Frédéric Jiguet. Despite the crows’ disdain for him, Jiguet embarked on a mission to study them, eventually catching and releasing over thirteen hundred birds to track their movements. His work revealed the intelligence and social learning abilities […]
Cell is an embeddable language that allows developers to work at a higher level of abstraction for complex software systems. It complements primary languages like C++, Java or C# by automatically generating easy-to-use classes from Cell code. The first class of systems Cell targets is those with complex state models, offering relational automata with unique […]
Charge Robotics, a YC-backed startup, is revolutionizing the solar industry by building robots that construct large-scale solar farms. The demand for new solar projects is rapidly growing, but construction companies are struggling due to limited labor resources. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Charge Robotics, you will have the opportunity to work on designing a […]
Flyde is an open-source visual programming language designed for developers, integrating with existing TypeScript code in VS Code. It includes a rich standard library, visual debugger, and TypeScript support. Flyde aims to complement traditional coding rather than replace it. It is beginner-friendly, allowing novice developers and non-technical users to build complex applications visually. For team […]
On February 8, 2024, the author delves into their annoyance at forgetting things, turning to their iMessage history for clarity. They find the process of searching through text messages fascinating, uncovering surprising insights from past conversations. Frustrated by the limitations of the iMessage interface, they take matters into their own hands by extracting their messages […]
The content discusses misconceptions about tidal-locked planets, clarifying that they are not all hostile worlds split between extreme conditions. Tidal-locking occurs when one side of a planet faces the star permanently due to the star’s tidal influence. This phenomenon leads to unique conditions on these planets, with a misconception that they have scorching hot daysides […]
Popular malware/url analysis tools like urlscan.io, Hybrid Analysis, and Cloudflare radar url scanner store a vast amount of links for intelligence gathering and sharing, including private and sensitive links mistakenly submitted by users. These links contain various types of sensitive content like private files, shared secrets, smart home device recordings, and meeting recordings. There is […]
PixelSnap 2 comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee and is now up to 2 times faster, offering a truly magical experience for measuring things. The new version includes over 30 changes, such as snappable guides, CleanShot integration, and various bug fixes. The app works on the whole screen, across all apps, allowing you to measure […]