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  • The Rocket That Couldn’t Handle a Number

    The Rocket That Couldn’t Handle a Number
    Aug 26 2025

    In 1996, Europe’s Ariane 5 rocket exploded just 37 seconds after launch. The cause? A software bug — a failed number conversion that turned a $370 million spacecraft into fireworks.
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    2 min
  • The Blue Screen Heard Around the World

    The Blue Screen Heard Around the World
    Aug 22 2025

    In 1998, Bill Gates took the stage to show off Windows 98. Instead, the world got a front-row seat to the dreaded Blue Screen of Death — live. A legendary fail that proved even tech giants aren’t safe from the demo curse.
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    2 min
  • Lost in Space (Because of Math)

    Lost in Space (Because of Math)
    Aug 21 2025

    A $327 million NASA mission burned up in Mars’ atmosphere — all because one team used pounds, and another used newtons. A story of how a tiny unit mismatch caused one of space history’s biggest “facepalm” moments.
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    3 min
  • The $440 Million Line of Code

    The $440 Million Line of Code
    Aug 17 2025

    Every flight is powered by $440 million lines of code, not just wings. This episode explores the stories, dangers, and hidden complexity of the software that keeps airplanes in the air.
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    4 min