As the country celebrates its 250th birthday, we are taking a closer look at Chicago's past. We went to the Chicago History ...

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Explore the evolution of programming, from the invention of zero to the complexities of modern coding. Unearth the unexpected consequences and the stories of those behind pivotal developments.

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The file-sharing app launched 25 years ago and unleashed a wave of piracy that would shake Hollywood to its core.

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