The Inca May Have Invented the World’s First Computer System—600 Years Ago

Scientists used the quipu’s data to build working spreadsheets, file systems, and encryption tools, rivaling conventional ...
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Scientists Say the Inca May Have Invented the World’s First Computer System 600 Years Ago

Before smartphones, before transistors, before written language, the Inca were running an information system. Scientists just proved their knotted cords can power spreadsheets, encryption, and file ...

How much Madness have we gotten so far this March? Here’s what the numbers say

Did we just have fun? In March, that answer is often judged against our idealized perception of the opening two rounds of the ...
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61 Years Ago, The Rolling Stones Wrote Their Greatest Song and It Became Their First Original Number One Hit

Curious from birth, Fiona is a music writer, researcher, and cultural theorist based in the UK. She studied her Bachelor of Music in London, specializing in audiovisual practices, and progressed to a ...
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Up First from NPR

NPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day. The three biggest stories of the day, with reporting and analysis from NPR News — in 10 minutes. Available weekdays at 6:30 a.m. ET, with hosts ...
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Here's how to pick March Madness men's upsets, according to the data

Dust off your crystal ball because it's about time to get ready to make this year's March Madness selections. Whatever your sweet spot is for predicting upsets in the NCAA tournament, there is one ...
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How to Invest in Stocks: 7 Steps to Get Started

Invest in stocks if you can research and continuously monitor them; otherwise, consider index funds or robo-advisors. Only use money for stock investment that you won't need for at least five years ...