The University of Al Quaraouiyine is the Oldest University
The University of Al Quaraouiyine in Fes, Morocco is the oldest, still operating, degree granting university in the world. It was founded in 859 by Fathima Al-Fihri (a Muslim woman).
People
A person is a being, typically a human. The exact definition varies depending upon context, for instance characters in fictional novels.
Stephen Sondheim is the Father of the Modern American Musical
Stephen Sondheim can be considered “the father of the modern American musical”. Sondheim evolved the traditional American musical instead of adopting the more contemporary style of his peers.
Being Gay Used to Be Illegal
“Being gay” (same-sex activity and partnership) used to be illegal in the U.S. and the U.K., and being gay is still illegal in many parts of the world. The details are complex.
Alan Turing is the Father of Computer Science and AI
Alan Turing can be considered “the father of computer science and AI.” Turing made major contributions to computing, codebreaking, and even helped the Allies win WWII.
Democrats and Republicans Switched Platforms
The US political parties, now called Democrats and Republicans, switched platform planks, ideologies, and members many times in American history.
Conway’s Game of Life Models Evolution
Conway’s Game of Life is a simple rule-set that models the evolution of systems. It’s a “zero-player” computer program that demonstrates “cellular automata”.
Edison Never Invented Anything
Thomas Edison was a businessman, ideas-man, inventor, and more. He invented things, but more-so he collected patents, headed a team of developers, and created companies.
The Sensorama Was the First VR Device
The Sensorama (1962) can be considered the first Virtual Reality device, it was a head-mounted display that played 3D film accompanied by sound, moving air, and aromas to create a virtual sensory environment.
E=mc^2 (Mass and Energy are Equivalent)
Einstein’s mass-energy equivalence equation (E=mc2) shows that mass and energy are equivalent (but not “exactly the same”) properties of a physical system.
Richard Garriott Revolutionized Video Game RPGs
Richard Garriott revolutionized video game RPGs by creating one of the first popular RPGs Ultima (1981), and one of the first MMORPGs Ultima Online (1997).