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In computer science, FTP stands for “File Transfer Protocol,” which is a way of transferring files between computers. A file can be anything — a spreadsheet, a word document, a song, or a picture. The acronym FTP (an acronym is a word made up of the first letters in a phrase) is often used as a verb. When someone says “Please FTP me that file,” for instance, that means “Please transfer that file from your computer to mine.” To FTP, you usually need to download a special program, or application. You also usually need a password to be able to access or send information to someone else’s computer.
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Can you drink sea water?
Water from the sea is too salty to drink. Although your body needs salt, it is possible to have too much of it. See, your body is made of cells…
What is pi?
By definition, pi is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Pi is always the same number, no matter which circle you use to compute it….
Why is our galaxy called “The Milky Way Galaxy”?
The Milky Way Galaxy is named for its milky appearance. There’s a Greek poem that describes the galaxy as “that shining wheel, men call it Milk.” To the Greeks, the…
Why is the sport of football also called soccer?
The word “soccer” actually comes from England, where the modern version of the game originated. In England, there were two types of football: rugby football and association football. The slang…
Why do people need to sleep?
People from every part of the world, hippos in the jungle, fish in aquariums – they all sleep! Sleep is as important as breathing or eating. In fact, people can…