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Introduction In the modern digital landscape, where information is abundant and attention is scarce, the ability to quickly locate reliable and relevant content is essential. Google Search , the flagship product of Google LLC, has revolutionized how we find and interact with information online. Launched in 1998 , it has grown from a simple search engine to a complex, intelligent system that shapes our understanding of the world. This essay explores the evolution, working mechanism, features, benefits, challenges, and societal impact of Google Search, and examines how it continues to redefine the way we access information in the 21st century. The Evolution of Google Search Google Search was created by Larry Page and Sergey Brin , two Ph.D. students at Stanford University, as a research project called Backrub . Their innovative idea was to rank webpages based on how many other pages linked to them, which became the foundation of PageRank —Google’s original algorithm. In September ...

  Introduction In the modern digital age, information is not only sought in text but also in images. Visual data plays a crucial role in how people communicate, learn, and interact with the world. Among the tools that have revolutionized the access to visual content, Google Images stands out as a major player. Launched in July 2001 by Google Inc., this feature allows users to search the internet for images related to a keyword or phrase, transforming how people find and use pictures online. This essay explores the origin, development, technology, applications, and implications of Google Images in various spheres of life, including education, business, culture, and ethics.   Origin and Development Google Images was born out of necessity. In 2000, when Jennifer Lopez wore her famous green Versace dress to the Grammy Awards, millions of users searched for it online. However, at that time, Google's text-based search couldn't satisfy the demand for visuals. This event hi...

  So you want to make your own .com or .org, and let's say you don't want to make a private one only you can use because that is exhausting (because it is, and adds more complexity). This will be a tutorial on how you get your own TLD, owned, and ran by you. Also, note we use the TLD acronym a lot, and it simply means "Top-Level Domain" and is quite common. The parts of a domain name are subdomain (usually   www . or blog.) you also might not see them, the domain name (here is dev), TLD is the .com .org, etc. Step 1 - Build/buy the backend The backend means, as defined by  ICANN  as  "The role of the registry operator within the Internet ecosystem is to keep the master database of all domain names registered in each top-level domain" You can buy one or build your own, but it will be a long process, not to mention very difficult. I would say buy one if you can't put a server in your house or office space. Step 2 - Wait for the opening ICANN only takes app...

  First Olympic Games (776 BCE) When and Where? Held in 776 BCE in Olympia, Greece . Took place at the Sanctuary of Zeus , a religious and athletic center. Who Organized It? The ancient Greeks , particularly the city-state of Elis . Dedicated to Zeus , the king of the Greek gods. Why Were They Held? As a religious festival honoring Zeus. To promote peace among Greek city-states. Athletes competed for glory and honor , not material rewards. Who Could Participate? Only Greek men from free city-states . Women were not allowed to compete or even attend (except for priestesses). Athletes competed naked as a sign of purity and athleticism. What Were the Events? Stadion Race (192m sprint, the only event in 776 BCE). Later, other events were added: Diaulos (400m race) Dolichos (long-distance race, 1,500m-5,000m) Pankration (a brutal mix of wrestling and boxing) Pentathlon (long jump, javelin, discus, sprint, ...

  First Pyramid – Step Pyramid of Djoser (c. 2630 BCE) Who Built It? Commissioned by Pharaoh Djoser , ruler of Egypt’s Third Dynasty . Designed by Imhotep , the first recorded architect and engineer in history. Where and When? Located in Saqqara , near Memphis , Egypt. Built around 2630 BCE , during the Old Kingdom period . What Was It? The first pyramid ever built in Egypt. A stepped structure made of six stacked mastabas (flat-roofed rectangular structures). Height : Originally 62 meters (203 feet) , making it the tallest structure of its time . Why Was It Built? Served as a tomb for Pharaoh Djoser . Believed to help the pharaoh’s soul ascend to the afterlife . Marked a shift from traditional mudbrick tombs to stone monuments . Construction Details Made of limestone blocks . First large-scale stone-cut structure in history. Built in six stages , gradually expanding upwards. Complex Surrounding the Pyramid ...

  First Code of Laws – Code of Hammurabi (c. 1754 BCE) Who Created It? King Hammurabi of Babylon (ruled c. 1792–1750 BCE). He was the sixth king of the First Babylonian Dynasty . Where and When? Babylon (modern-day Iraq) . Written around 1754 BCE . What Was It? One of the earliest known legal codes in history. A collection of 282 laws inscribed on a large stone stele . Written in Akkadian cuneiform script . Purpose of the Code To establish justice and maintain order in society. To protect the weak and vulnerable from the powerful. Aimed at standardizing laws across Hammurabi’s kingdom. Structure of the Laws Laws covered various aspects of life , including: Property laws (ownership, theft, inheritance). Trade and business regulations. Marriage and family laws (divorce, adultery, rights of women). Criminal laws (punishments for murder, assault, and theft). Labor laws (wages, worker rights, contracts)....

  First Writing System – Cuneiform (c. 3100 BCE) Where and When: Developed around 3100 BCE in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq). Created by the Sumerians , one of the earliest known civilizations. Why It Was Invented: Initially used for record-keeping in trade, agriculture, and administration. Helped in tracking taxes, food supplies, and business transactions. How It Was Written: Used wedge-shaped marks on clay tablets , made with a reed stylus . The writing system evolved from pictographs (simple pictures) to abstract symbols representing sounds and words. Evolution Over Time: Early writing was pictographic (like simple drawings). Over centuries, it became more stylized and phonetic , allowing for complex ideas. Eventually led to cuneiform script , which was adopted by other cultures like the Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians . ...