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Seven Tech ‘Buzzwords’ Explained By The Experts
Tech professionals gave some quick explainers on tech and business concepts recently, in a Twitter thread started by software exec Anil Dash. Here are the highlights.
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What Is An EMP Bomb?
During a hearing on October 12, experts warned the US House of Representatives that an EMP bomb, likely from North Korea, could kill as many as 90 per cent of all Americans within a year. But what is an EMP bomb? And could such a weapon really be that devastating?
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This Is Probably Why You See So Many Shoes On The Highway
Ever seen a pair of shoes on the road and wondered how in the heck they got there? No, it isn’t the remnants of some horrible accident. There are actually some pretty simple explanations.
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What It Feels Like To Die
Death comes for us all here on Earth at a rate of nearly 7,000 people every hour. Yet, despite its inevitability, most of us know very little about the experience. This is what happens to your body and mind as you slip away — and it’s not as frightening as you might think.