The Internet started like a game of telephone, but with computers. In the 1960s, scientists wanted to make sure messages could still be sent even if one computer broke down. So they made a system where computers could talk to each other through different paths. This first network was called ARPANET, and it's like the baby of the Internet we know today. Over time, more computers joined in, and eventually, the whole world got connected!
Examples
- Breaking up a big letter into smaller pieces and sending them separately through the mail.
- Using a game like telephone to pass messages across rooms.
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- How Did the Pyramids Stay Standing for Thousands of Years?
- Why Did the Roman Empire Fall?
- How Does the Ancient Roman Calendar Work?
- How Did Ancient Civilizations Count Without Numbers?
- How Do We Know What People Thought Long Ago?
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