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Nov 04, 2013
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Have you ever noticed how quickly young folks get lost in the digital world when they're around computers? Well, let me tell you, it's not a recent thing. This phenomenon has been around for quite a while. Just take a look at this photo from the mid-1980s, and you'll see what I mean.

These kids are totally immersed in their computer time, and you might think they're playing video games, right? But hold on! I'm pretty sure they're doing some serious spreadsheet work. Yep, you heard that right! They're probably crunching numbers and working on some important tasks. Or at least, that's what we'll pretend to believe! It's amazing to see how technology has been captivating young minds for decades, even back in the '80s.

So, next time you see kids glued to their screens, just remember, they're not necessarily playing games; they might be doing some serious digital work. But hey, whether it's video games or actual work, computers have this incredible power to engage and captivate us, young and old alike. And who knows, maybe these young spreadsheet enthusiasts of the past have grown up to become the tech-savvy wizards of today!


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