内容摘要：In the grand scheme of things, it could be argued we're still in the infancy of the Information Age.

In the grand scheme of things, it could be argued we're still in the infancy of the Information Age. Many of the breakthroughs and discoveries made since the advent of the transistor were simply inconceivable a century ago. Yet despite being a relative newcomer, we already have a lifetime of achievements to marvel over.

What makes tech especially interesting for some is that it's peppered with anecdotes and fun facts that add substance to a story and make them even more compelling. Here are some of our favorites that you might not have known about.