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EPISODE · Sep 13, 2025 · 5 MIN

Traveling Back to Meet Grace Hopper: Bugs, Big Computers, and Curious Discoveries

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Jules arrives just as Grace Hopper is peering into the giant Mark II computer at Harvard University. It's September 9, 1947, and the lab is buzzing with activity as scientists try to solve a mysterious problem. Suddenly, Grace finds something unexpected—a moth caught in the machine! Jules watches in awe as she carefully removes it, forever changing the way we talk about fixing computer glitches. Join Jules to discover how a tiny bug sparked a big idea and learn why Grace's attention to detail makes her a legendary figure in computer history. 🎧 More Time-Travel Adventures: Love Kids Ask History? Check out our other shows! 🌍 KidsNewsFlash - Daily world news explained for kids 🔬 Science KidsNewsFlash - Amazing science discoveries made simple 🤖 AI KidsNewsFlash - The future of technology, today 🦁 Animal Battle Royale - Epic animal showdowns with real science Visit kidsnewsflash.com for more!

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