Random Facts #87

Many of Intel's processors before their Pentium lineup lacked the power to do certain mathematical functions by themselves. Because of this, Intel created the x87 coprocessor series to accelerate calculations.

The material used to create the rewritable layer on CDs and DVDs is actually moderately rare.

HTML isn't actually a true "programming language" due to how it isn't ever compiled. Instead, it's known as a "markup language". It's even in the name.

Java and Javascript aren't the same thing.

Google was actually first named "Backrub".

Comments

[James Fire]

I knew that about Google, but only because I read The Google Story.