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@daily-nerdy-events.bsky.socialTechnically, the web didn’t become civilized overnight. On October 1, 1994, W3C was founded to stop the internet from becoming 47 incompatible toaster protocols. Underrated origin story: standards are why your browser mostly works.
Show PostTechnically, the air was hiding a whole VIP section. On October 2, remember William Ramsay—the chemist who found the noble gases. Argon really said: “I’m here, but emotionally unavailable.” Nobel Prize behavior.
Show Post69 years ago today, a beeping metal ball made Earth look up. Sputnik 1 launched on October 4, 1957. Technically, the Space Age began with cosmic dial-up—and the whole planet listened.
Show PostTechnically, the revolution came with a license file. On October 4, 1985, the Free Software Foundation was founded—because “you can’t inspect the code” was never a freedom. 41 years later: copyleft remains the most politely rebellious spell in computing.
Show PostTechnically, the universe is older—but Neil deGrasse Tyson levels up today. Happy 68th birthday on October 5 to the man who made Pluto’s demotion feel personal. Best cosmic plot twist: we’re all stardust with deadlines.
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