1997 Digest: Internet

Introduction & Context: 2006 was the year that rewrote the rules of our universe—both digital and celestial. It was the year a distant, icy world was s...czytaj dalej »

"Brain Rot" (meaning low-quality internet content) is named Word of the Year by Oxford University Press.Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2024 Year of the Eclipse &...czytaj dalej »

Introduction & Context: 2020 was the year the world stopped, stayed home, and moved entirely online. It was a year defined by a global pandemic that transfo...czytaj dalej »

The Supreme Court grants presidents substantial immunity for "official acts," a landmark ruling with deep future implications.Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2024...czytaj dalej »

A landmark federal move provides finality to years of legal battles over student loan forgiveness programs.Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2025 Year of the AI Ass...czytaj dalej »

Introduction & Context: 2001 was a seismic year that began with the optimism of a new millennium and ended with a world forever changed. It was the yea...czytaj dalej »

Introduction & Context: 2023 was the year the world went "pink" and "atomic" at the same time. It was the year of "Barbenheimer," a double-feature phenomeno...czytaj dalej »

Introduction & Context: 2010 was the year that bridged the gap between the cellular era and the fully connected social media age. It was the year Apple's St...czytaj dalej »

"Meal-in-a-Bottle" (highly advanced nutritionally complete drinks) replaces the traditional lunch hour for many workers.Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2025 Year ...czytaj dalej »

The "Look at This Distinguished Gentleman" meme finds a new life with viral pet videos on TikTok.Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2024 Year of the Eclipse & The El...czytaj dalej »

 On August 31, Diana, Princess of Wales, dies in a car crash in Paris. The unprecedented outpouring of American grief...read more »

 During a heavyweight title bout in June, Mike Tyson bites off a piece of Evander Holyfield’s ear, leading to a...read more »

 The Florida Marlins win the World Series in only their fifth season of existence.read more »

 In July, NASA’s Mars Pathfinder and its rover, Sojourner, land on the Red Planet, transmitting the first high-resolution images of...read more »