The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price.

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The history of computers began with primitive designs in the early 19th century and went on to change the world during the 20th century. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Acclaimed as a mathematical genius, Ada Lovelace is said to have understood the potential of the first computer blueprints better than their inventor. A serendipitous friendship with the mathematician ...

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Jill Green, president of Green Chevrolet-Chrysler in East Moline, with her dog, Henry, at the Ms. Green's new Green Buick-GMC dealership at 3210 E. Kimberly, Davenport. She bought the former John ...