Behind every simple action that we do everyday is very often something incredibly complex: countless systems and protocols and just tons of stuff that all works together to give you ungrateful folks the perception that everything is simple and seamless. Well… once you dive in, it’s not.
Note: this is not a comprehensive analysis and it missing on many pieces like CDNs, half of the OSI model, most of the complexities of h264 and the fact that other codecs and streaming protocols can be used depending on video and device. But hey, at least you got rickrolled.
A mitochondrion is the powerhouse of the cell!
Yeah, that as well, but also a living organism with its own DNA. Yes, you have little bugs living inside your cells. You can freak out now.