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The world's first good news website launched 29 years ago today, pioneering a movement that proved people craved uplifting stories. Founded by former TV journalist Geri Weis-Corbley, the Good News Network now reaches millions with inspiring stories every day.
Two Cambridge researchers pointed a camera at their office coffee pot in 1991 because they were tired of walking downstairs to find it empty. They accidentally invented the webcam.
YouTube creator Emily Zhang uncovered the surprisingly human story behind the world's most famous placeholder text. Her investigation revealed accidental typos, helpful librarians, and a 2,000-year-old Roman philosophy text.
A summer programmer created a groundbreaking simulation to protect Cold War communications. Decades later, her forgotten work helped build the internet we use today.