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computer chip. computer. Hand holding computer chip. Central processing unit (CPU). history and society, science and technology, microchip, microprocessor motherboard computer Circuit Board
Computers and Technology Quiz
Equations written on blackboard
Numbers and Mathematics
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Internet http://www blue screen. Hompepage blog 2009, history and society, media news television, crowd opinion protest, In the News 2009, breaking news
Who Invented the Internet?
Technical insides of a desktop computer
5 Components of Information Systems
Grade school students working at computers in a school library. Study learn girl child class technology
The Future of Information and Education
bunch of numbers
Unusual Counting Systems
Programming computer abstract
Influential Computer Programming Languages
Discover
Stylish light blue jeans on wooden background, closeup of inset pocket
Why Do Jeans Have That Tiny Pocket?
Fish. Lionfish. Lion-fish. Turkey fish. Fire-fish. Red lionfish. Pterois volitans. Venomous fin spines. Coral reefs. Underwater. Ocean. Red lionfish swims by seaweed.
10 of the World’s Most Dangerous Fish
Ahura Mazda - relief of the Zoroastrian god Ahura Mazda at the ancient ruins of Persepolis in Iran. Also known as Ormazd Zoroastrianism,
Which Religion Is the Oldest?
The Jeff Koons tulips sculputure outside the Guggenheim Museums in Bilbao, Spain, Basque Country.
What’s the Difference Between Modern and Contemporary Art?
Hemp (Cannabis sativa).
9 Mind-Altering Plants
Panama Canal infographic
Timeline and Map of the Panama Canal
Four year old boy with grandfather and father lighting Hanukkah menorah. Photo taken on: December 21st, 2009
Which Is Correct: Hanukkah or Chanukah?

John McCarthy: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
First paragraph modernization. May 01, 2024
Anniversary information added. Oct 20, 2023
Anniversary information added. Aug 31, 2023
Article revised and updated. Jan 11, 2022
Deleted Web site: Interview with Guy Steele. Sep 25, 2013
Added mention of the programming language Elephant 2000. Apr 11, 2012
McCarthy's place of death added. Oct 26, 2011
Updated for John McCarthy's death. Oct 25, 2011
New article added. Apr 23, 2009
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