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Written by Ian Poole . Experienced electronics engineer and author.
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17 August 2026
Fact of the day: On this day in 1982, Royal Philips Electronics manufactured the first Compact Disc, CD at its Polygram factory in Langenhagen, Germany. It was “The Visitors” by Abba.
Quote:The most important thing is to make the most important thing the most important thing. Jeff Skinner
Point to ponder: One ounce of gold can be drawn into eight kilometres of wire.