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# [Debunking the Myth: The True Origins of the Term 'Computer Bug'](https://annie-codes.com/the-origins-of-the-term-computer-bug?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

From Grace Hopper to Thomas Edison: The True Origins of the Term 'Computer Bug'

Mar 8, 2024 · 3 min read · annie-codes.com  
Updated Mar 24, 2024  
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