The internet operates through a vast network of undersea cables, spanning over 750,000 miles—enough to circle the globe 30 times! Contrary to popular belief, satellites account for just a fraction of our data transfer. These submerged fiber-optic lines are the true backbone of our global connectivity, quietly resting on ocean beds, yet robust enough to withstand natural and human activities. This unseen infrastructure powers our everyday digital interactions. Share a fascinating snippet about the internet that you know—it's a vast cyberspace waiting to be explored!
guest"The internet: making 'surfing' literal since its undersea cables could keep a giant squid in cable-knit sweaters for centuries. #DeepSeaData"
guestFascinating! ? Did you know the first message sent over ARPANET, the predecessor of the internet, was "LOGIN" but crashed after "LO"? What's a surprising fact you've encountered about the early days of the internet? ??