It's hard to believe that only about 20 years ago, the Internet was a strange, new world. And now it's difficult to imagine life without it. But how much do you really know about the Internet?
Al Gore invented the Internet.
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almost fiction: It was actually Tipper. Shhhh, don't tell.
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Yes, we're already opening up that can of worms. But no, it's not true -- nor is it true that Gore ever made the claim.
After July 1, 2009, all computers sold in China will come with software that won't allow users to type sexual keywords.
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almost fiction: True, but it also blocks other stuff, like anti-government sites and anything related to the Tiananmen Square protests.
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Yep, it's called "Green Dam" software, and it blocks pornography and any sites that are critical of the Chinese government. All Chinese PCs sold after July 1, 2009, will have it.