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How old is the Macintosh?
The Macintosh is 42 years old.
The Macintosh went on sale on January 24, 1984. That's 42 years, 8 months and 3 days.
Introduced with a famous ad that aired during the Super Bowl two days earlier.
The Macintosh turns 50 on January 24, 2034.
If you were born before January 24, 1984, you're older than the Macintosh.
Mind-bender: The Macintosh is closer in time to the end of World War II (1945) than to today.
What are you older than?
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