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The First Eurovision Song Contest Was Held
1956
Switzerland hosted the very first song contest, spawning an annual series that initially began as an experiment in live television broadcasting. Swiss singer Lys Assia won the very first iteration of the competition.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Came Into Effect
2016
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) introduced strict regulations on data protection and privacy for individuals within the EU and the European Economic Area (EEA). It set out strict rules on how companies handling personal data must protect it, and gave individuals more control over their personal data.
The Brooklyn Bridge Opened
1883
The 486.3 meter bridge opened over 13 years after construction began and cost nearly half a billion in 2023 dollars.
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AI Is Inherently Neutral - It Is Human Beings Who Are Biased, and the Machines Merely Replicate Them
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The Potential Impact of Quantum Computing on Cryptography and the Security of the Blockchain Network
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