Grykes
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Small Island: Despite its global fame, Boracay is a relatively small island, measuring only about 7 kilometers long and 1 kilometer wide at its narrowest point.
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World-Renowned Beach: Boracay is famous for its stunning White Beach, which has been consistently ranked as one of the best beaches in the world.
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Bitcoin Halving: Approximately every four years, the reward for mining Bitcoin is halved in an event called the Bitcoin Halving. This reduces the rate at which new Bitcoins are created and contributes to its scarcity.
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First Bitcoin ATM: The world's first Bitcoin ATM was installed in Vancouver, Canada, in October 2013.
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Energy Consumption: Bitcoin mining consumes a significant amount of energy. In fact, the Bitcoin network's energy consumption is often compared to that of entire countries, such as Argentina or Norway.
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Bitcoin's Smallest Unit: The smallest unit of Bitcoin is called a Satoshi, named after its creator. One Satoshi is equal to 0.00000001 BTC.
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Satoshi's Identity: The true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto remains unknown. Many people have been speculated to be Satoshi, but no one has been confirmed.
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Bitcoin Pizza Day: May 22 is celebrated as Bitcoin Pizza Day to commemorate the first Bitcoin transaction for pizza.
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Lost Bitcoins: It is estimated that around 20% of all Bitcoins (approximately 3.7 million BTC) are lost forever due to lost private keys or forgotten wallets.
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Limited Supply: There will only ever be 21 million Bitcoins in existence. This scarcity is built into the code and is one of the reasons Bitcoin is often compared to gold.
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First Real-World Transaction: The first known commercial transaction using Bitcoin was in 2010 when Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 BTC for two pizzas. Today, that amount is worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
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Birth of Bitcoin: Bitcoin was created in 2008 by an anonymous person or group using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. The first Bitcoin block (the "Genesis Block") was mined on January 3, 2009.
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Audi's Electric Push: Audi was one of the first luxury automakers to embrace electric vehicles, launching the e-tron series, including the e-tron SUV and e-tron GT.
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Audi and Porsche Connection: Ferdinand Porsche, the founder of Porsche, designed the first car for Audi's predecessor, Horch, in the early 20th century.
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First Aluminum Space Frame: In 1994, Audi introduced the A8, the first production car to feature an aluminum space frame, significantly reducing weight while maintaining strength.
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Audi TT Design Inspiration: The design of the Audi TT, introduced in 1998, was inspired by the Bauhaus movement, emphasizing simplicity and functionality.
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Le Mans Success: Audi has a storied history in endurance racing, particularly at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Between 2000 and 2014, Audi won the race 13 times, showcasing its engineering prowess.
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Rally Dominance: The Audi Quattro dominated the World Rally Championship in the early 1980s, winning multiple titles and cementing Audi's reputation for performance and innovation.
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Quattro All-Wheel Drive: Audi revolutionized the automotive industry in 1980 with the introduction of the Quattro system, the first mass-produced all-wheel-drive system for passenger cars.
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First Left-Hand Drive Car: In 1921, Audi became the first German car manufacturer to produce a left-hand drive vehicle, the Audi Type K, which improved visibility and safety.
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Four Rings Logo: The iconic four interlinked rings in Audi's logo represent the four companies (Audi, DKW, Horch, and Wanderer) that merged in 1932 to form Auto Union AG, the precursor to modern-day Audi.
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Founding Origins: Audi was founded in 1910 by August Horch. The name "Audi" is derived from the Latin translation of Horch's surname, which means "listen" in German ("horch" → "audi").
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Unique Diesel Engine: Mazda developed the world's first commercially available gasoline-compression ignition engine, called SkyActiv-X, which combines the benefits of gasoline and diesel engines.
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Partnership with Ford: Mazda had a long partnership with Ford Motor Company from 1979 to 2015, which included joint ventures and shared platforms, such as the Mazda B-Series and Ford Ranger trucks.
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Miata Phenomenon: The Mazda MX-5 Miata, introduced in 1989, is the best-selling two-seat convertible sports car in history, with over 1 million units sold worldwide.
