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The Real Story Behind the Apollo 11 Computer Error | WSJ
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Chen posted on 2025/04/30Ever wondered what happens when a computer makes a critical error during a moon landing? This video dives into the tense moments of the Apollo 11 mission and the surprising story behind the famous 1202 alarm. You'll pick up some fascinating vocabulary related to space exploration and computer history!
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US /sɔrt/
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UK /sɔ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize things by putting them into groups
- To deal with things in an organized way
- Noun
- Group or class of similar things or people
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US /səˈfɪstɪˌketɪd/
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UK /səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/
- Adjective
- Making a good sounding but misleading argument
- Wise in the way of the world; having refined taste
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone more worldly and experienced
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US /ˈfɪɡjɚ/
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UK /ˈfiɡə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To appear in a game, play or event
- To calculate how much something will cost
- Noun
- Your body shape
- Numbers in a calculation
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US /ɪk'strimlɪ/
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UK /ɪkˈstri:mli/
- Adverb
- In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- Remarkably; unusually.
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