20 Interesting Facts about Internet
The internet, short for "interconnected networks,"
is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use standardized
communication protocols to link devices and facilitate the exchange of
information, data, and resources. It is a vast and decentralized network that
connects billions of computers, servers, devices, and networks worldwide.
The internet has had a profound impact on society,
transforming communication, commerce, education, and entertainment. It has
become an integral part of modern life, connecting people and organizations
across the globe and enabling the exchange of information on an unprecedented
scale.
Here are 20 interesting facts about the internet:-
1: The internet as we
know it today was developed in the late 1960s as ARPANET (Advanced Research
Projects Agency Network) by the U.S. Department of Defense.
2: The World Wide Web (WWW) was created by Tim Berners-Lee
in 1989, and the first website was launched in 1991.
3: The fastest internet speed ever recorded is 178 terabits
per second (Tbps), achieved in 2020. That's enough to download the entire
Netflix library in less than a second.
4: The first domain name ever registered was
"symbolics.com" on March 15, 1985.
5: As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, there
were over 1.8 billion websites on the internet.
6: Over half of the world's population, more than 4.9
billion people, were active internet users in 2021.
7: About 4.7 billion emails are sent every second, and over
5.6 million terabytes of data are produced on the internet daily.
8: Facebook, with over 2.8 billion monthly active users, is
the largest social media platform on the internet.
9: Amazon, founded in 1994, is one of the largest e-commerce
platforms globally, with a market value exceeding $1.5 trillion.
10: It's estimated that there will be over 75 billion IoT
devices connected to the internet by 2025.
11: There are thousands of miles of undersea cables that
carry internet traffic between continents. These cables are vital for global
connectivity.
12: Some governments have the power to shut down or restrict
access to the internet within their countries. This has been used for political
and security reasons.
13: Google processes over 5.6 billion searches per day, and
YouTube is the second most popular search engine.
14: The most popular web browsers are Google Chrome, Apple
Safari, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox.
15: The concept of internet memes, viral images or videos
with humorous or cultural significance, has become a significant part of online
culture.
16: The internet is a hotbed for cybercrime, with millions
of hacking attempts and data breaches occurring daily.
17: Cloud services like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft
Azure, and Google Cloud have revolutionized how businesses store and manage
data.
18: The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
(ICANN) oversees the global domain name system (DNS) and IP address allocation.
19: The internet has reached remote places. There's even
internet access on Mount Everest.
20: While the internet has connected the world, the digital
divide still exists, with many people lacking access due to economic, social,
or geographical reasons.
These facts showcase the incredible impact of the internet
on society, communication, business, and daily life.
