The first commercially available television sets in the 1930s used cathode ray tubes (CRTs), which functioned by firing electrons onto a phosphor-coated screen. Early CRTs were round, not rectangular, because the electron beam naturally created a circular image. The first televisions often had screens smaller than 10 inches, yet were housed in cabinets the size…
Things I Like: Ivy (Soul Calibur II)
Ivy Valentine is one of my favorite characters in the Soul Calibur series, and her appearance in Soul Calibur II is mostly the same as in her other games. I’m not even sure if she’s supposed to be a villain, but she certainly dresses like one, especially in her most risqué outfit. With her purple…
Things I Hate: Crank Yankers (TV Series)
Crank Yankers is one of the most memorable shows to air on Comedy Central, but that doesn’t mean it’s actually a good one. The show has a pretty simple concept, and I’m sure Viacom (now Paramount) at the time really appreciated it (I assume) having one of the lowest budgets of their programs. Each episode…
Fun Facts and Trivia About The Chemical Element Selenium
Selenium was discovered in 1817 by the Swedish chemist Jöns Jacob Berzelius. Its name originates from “Selene,” the Greek goddess of the moon. Selenium is a nonmetal, yet it exhibits metallic behavior in many circumstances. It is positioned directly between sulfur and tellurium on the periodic table. Selenium can exist in several forms, displaying red,…
Fun Facts and Trivia About Ukrainian Language
Ukrainian is an East Slavic language closely related to Belarusian and Russian, but it is distinct in its vocabulary and grammar. It uses a Cyrillic alphabet with 33 letters. It is the official state language of Ukraine. Ukrainian is one of the oldest recorded Slavic languages, with roots dating back over 1,000 years. The first…