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The Battle of Kadesh

Likely the largest chariot battle in history, the Battle of Kadesh was fought between the Egyptians and the Hittites in 1274 BCE at the city of Kadesh in what is now Syria. Pharaoh Ramses II mounted the attack to regain lost territory, but he was eventually forced to retreat to Egypt. Hostilities between the two peoples were finally ended with a peace agreement in 1258 BCE—one of the earliest international peace treaties.

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Fiber Optic vs. Internet: Which Came First?

The development of fiber optics and the internet are intertwined but distinct advancements. Fiber optics, as a technology, predates the internet. The early research and development of fiber optics in the 1960s and 1970s provided the infrastructure that would later support the growth of the internet.

The internet, as we know it today, began to take shape in the late 1960s with the creation of ARPANET, the precursor to the modern internet. ARPANET was initially designed to connect a small number of research institutions and government agencies, using existing copper telephone lines for data transmission. However, the limitations of copper wiring became apparent as the demand for higher data rates and longer transmission distances grew.

It wasn't until the 1980s and 1990s that fiber optic technology became integral to the expansion of the internet, providing the high-speed backbone necessary for efficient data transmission. The deployment of fiber optic cables enabled the internet to scale rapidly, accommodating the explosive growth in data traffic driven by the proliferation of computers, mobile devices, and online services.


https://flyteccomputers.com/blog/the-history-and-importance-of-fiber-optic-technology/

What Is the Difference Between PYREX and pyrex?

Corning invented the brand Pyrex in 1915 and made all Pyrex products with borosilicate glass. This type of glass has an element called boron trioxide in it, which makes it highly resistant to major temperature changes, reducing the risk of it breaking.

Historically, Corning owned the trademark to the PYREX and pyrex logos and they were used interchangeably on all Pyrex branded products. Corning later licensed the use of the names PYREX and pyrex to two different companies who now produce the glass cookware.

You’ll now find cooking products labeled PYREX in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, where they are still made with borosilicate glass. The label pyrex stayed stateside, and in the rest of North America, South America, and Asia, and the company that makes them no longer uses borosilicate glass. Instead, they are made with tempered soda-lime glass, which is heated and cooled in a manner that makes it more durable than regular glass under temperature fluctuations. While it’s still heat-resistant, it’s not quite as heat-resistant as borosilicate glass.

PYREX vs. pyrex: Which Is Safer?
Since PYREX is made with borosilicate glass, it is more heat-resistant and therefore less prone to breaking due to any sudden changes of temperature such as transferring a casserole from the refrigerator directly to the oven. That makes PYREX cookware safer than pyrex cookware, which runs a higher risk of exploding due to thermal shock—when the glass goes through an extreme temperature change that can cause it to fracture.


https://www.simplyrecipes.com/pyrex-vs-pyrex-expert-8757800

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 
Kyoto Protocol Is Adopted (1997)
The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement to fight global warming that calls on industrialized nations to cut their greenhouse gas emissions. It was adopted during a UN Conference on Climate Change held in Kyoto, Japan, in 1997. Later that year, international representatives settled the details necessary to convert the agreement into a binding international treaty, and it came into force in 2005 after ratification by more than 125 nations.