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The Secret Behind a Viral Site's Surprisingly Simple Database
Discover the surprising truth behind a major viral website's early database setup. It ran on just two tables, shocking many tech experts at the time.
The Strange Story of Random Street View's Hidden Worlds
Discover the strange story behind Random Street View, a website that once took you to unexpected corners of the world. Explore its unique appeal and what made it so popular.
The Strange Story of 'If the Moon Were Only 1 Pixel'
Remember 'If the Moon Were Only 1 Pixel'? This viral website showed the true scale of our solar system in a way nobody expected. Discover its strange story.
The Strange Story of DontBuyDell.com: A Customer's Revenge
Discover the wild tale behind DontBuyDell.com, a website that exposed one customer's epic battle with a tech giant and sparked a movement.
The Strange Story of 'Is Rust Stack-Efficient Yet?'
Discover the odd history of a website asking a single question: 'Is Rust stack-efficient yet?' Learn why this simple query sparked years of debate in programming.
The Strange Story of the Brooklyn Bar Menu Generator
Remember the Brooklyn Bar Menu Generator? Discover the strange, funny story behind this viral 2015 website that perfectly parodied hipster bar culture.