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Visible light has wavelengths of several hundred nanometers, while infrared light extends to a micrometer or more.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

One was thought to be targeting the residence of the highest-ranking U.S. diplomat in Saudi Arabia, located a few hundred feet from the embassy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

"We're talking in the thousands of people. But there are a couple of hundred really serious people of which I probably interviewed at least half," said Lewis.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Meanwhile, Amazon has just a few hundred satellites deployed.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

A lighter that wouldn’t be invented for another two hundred years.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin