Technology
What was the original purpose of the internet?
Military communication
Background
The internet started as a military project called ARPANET in the USA. It was meant to keep sending messages even after a nuclear war. Only years later did it open up to universities and then to everyone. Cat videos were definitely not part of the original goal.
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