Some of the earliest printers were called dot matrix printers, and they actually used ribbon tape, similar to typewriters. The world’s fastest printer can print well over 100 pages per minute. Most retail store receipts are printed using thermal printers, which don’t use ink. Instead, they rely on heat and special thermal paper—a type that…
Things I Like: Captain America: Brave New World (2025 Film)
Captain America: Brave New World is the latest installment in the Captain America franchise, and the first since Captain America: Civil War. It also marks the debut of Anthony Mackie as the new Captain America, Sam Wilson, who inherited the shield—and the title—after the events of Avengers: Endgame. Due to my wife’s surgery back in…
Fun Facts and Trivia About The Chemical Element Chlorine
The chemical element chlorine gets its name from the Greek word chloros, which means “green-yellow”—the same color as chlorine gas. It was first discovered in 1774 by Swedish chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele, who mistakenly believed he had discovered oxygen. In reality, he had discovered the highly toxic chlorine gas. Chlorine is a highly reactive element…
Things I Hate: Luke Skywalker (Star Wars Sequel Trilogy)
Overall, Luke Skywalker was my favorite character in the entire Star Wars series, but his incarnation in the sequel trilogy definitely took a nosedive. Even Mark Hamill publicly expressed frustration with the direction of his character. I think the biggest misstep was making him an exiled hermit. Sure, it added some mystery, but Luke should…
Fun Facts and Trivia About The Legend of King Arthur
The origin of the King Arthur tales technically goes back to Wales, but the story has been retold many different times over the centuries. It wasn’t just popular in the British Isles—it also became a favorite among people in France and Germany. In some of the earliest King Arthur stories, he isn’t a king at…
