The world of tattoos seems to be fairly bursting with new ideas and concepts with no seeming limit to them. It is indeed comforting for someone who likes tattoos to know that there is so much choice out there. That is both the beauty and the source of confusion for most tattoo lovers as too much choice can sometimes be confusing. For instance, you can really be confused between choices like maleficent triskele tattoo designs for beginners and cute and meaningful boat tattoo designs if both subjects appeal to you at a deeper level as well as in the aesthetic sense. Talking of new tattoo design concepts, have you heard of sol tattoos? The sol tattoo is a result of the laws in South Korea that forbid people from getting tattoos unless it is from a licensed doctor. People flouted this law by going to tattoo parlors in Seoul known as sol tattoo parlors and got tiny but detailed tattoos done which then came to be known as sol tattoos.
TV has played a significant role in all of our lives. For the past century it has brought us the news, entertained us, made us laugh, made us cry, and even scared us. It went from the early days of black and white TV all the way to today’s colorful flat screens. It started with no sound, today we have surround sound. TV has certainly left its mark on society. It created several generations worth of celebrities, and today it continues to create more.
Of course, with the rise of the internet, there are other factors at play now. These days you have to ask yourself, what is a TV? A child born right now may never “turn the TV on” or even use a remote. They will just whip out their phone and start watching their favorite TV show. The world has changed a lot, but if it weren’t for TV, we wouldn’t be where we are now. It was a critical intermediate step, and today we are going to honor its memory and pay our respects. Alright, that might be a bit overblown, but we are going to learn a little bit about how TV shaped our world. These are 25 Facts About Television And TV Shows That Are Pretty Cool!
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In 1969, the US wanted to cut the public broadcasting budget. Mr Rogers, who was relatively unknown at the time, went to Washington to talk to congress. Instead of the budget being cut, it was increased from $9 million to $22 million.
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The most expensive ad ever made cost $33 million. It was a Chanel advertisement that starred Nicole Kidman.
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Although most people dream in color, people who grew up watching black and white TV tend to dream in black and white.
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Philo Farnsworth, the inventor of the modern television, wouldn't let his kids watch TV.
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Extreme Makeover: Home Edition drove so many families into bankruptcy and foreclosure that they had to start downsizing their houses.
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In the UK, if you own a TV you have to pay a $230 TV tax to support the BBC.
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The founder of Wendy's, Dave Thomas, appeared in more than 800 commercials for Wendy's. That's the most commercials anybody has ever done.
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In 1987, a man hijacked a TV station during an episode of Dr. Who while wearing a mask and blabbering nonsense. He was never caught.
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“The Television Ghost” was an American TV series in the 1930's that featured an actor dressed up as a dead person telling the story of how they were murdered.
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In Norway, product placement is illegal.
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Thanks to crime dramas, jurors have been found to have a bias towards the reliability of forensic techniques. This has even been referred to as the "CSI Effect."
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Earl Wild was the first person to play piano on TV. 60 years later he was also the first person to stream himself playing on the internet.
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The average person in the United States will spend 15 years of their life watching TV.
Simpsons is the longest running animated TV series in the US. Arnold is number 2.
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British TV show Top Gear is the most watched series in the world.
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In 1974, Christine Chubbuck, a reporter, announced during a broadcast that "in keeping with Channel 40’s policy of bringing you the latest in blood and guts, and in living color, you are going to see another first - attempted suicide.” She then pulled out a gun and killed herself.
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"The Dying Rooms" was TV series in 1995 that documented Chinese orphanages. Apparently, while it is illegal to deliberately kill a child, it is not illegal to neglect them in one of these orphanages until they die of starvation.
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Wayfarer sunglasses almost became a relic in the 1980's but then Ray-Ban signed a product placement deal that saw them featured in nearly 60 TV shows and movies.
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Although times are fast changing with the internet, the average American spends 5 hours watching TV every day.
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The first interracial kiss on US television was during an episode of Star Trek. The scene was filmed both with and without the kiss but the actors (Shatner and Nichols) intentionally messed up every shot taken without the kiss. Therefore the producers had no choice but to air the kiss.
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After President Kennedy died in 1963, TV networks broadcast 4 days of non-stop coverage of his funeral and burial. It cost them $100 million in lost advertising revenue.
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25% of people watch their TV shows on a mobile device.
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In the United States, people will spend about 17 days of their life watching commercials.
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John Munch (played by Richard Belzer) is the only fictional character played by the same actor to feature in 10 different TV series. These included Law & Order and the X-Files.
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Superman is hidden in every episode of Seinfeld
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When you sit with a group of people who come under the age group which is ten years or more older than you, you often hear them lamenting the lack of public gardens around your place. While there are many things that we may not agree with, when it comes to the lament of older people, this is one we cannot deny has a lot of value. A public garden is not only a space that can make your area look better but it is also a great place for people to get together and do simple tasks together. For instance, young mother with toddlers can let them work out their excess energy while they catch up with each other. Teenagers can use up their angst and go back home feeling as if the world does understand them to a certain extent. That is why the art of gardening and many styles to do it, is something that we all should give importance to. Many public gardens are often designed on one or the other designs given in the many styles of gardening.
While we are talking about public gardens and the way they are to be designed, you should also look at gorgeous garden chair ideas to gear up for any weather. When you are out there enjoying the public garden designs out there, you should also look at creative garden fence decoration ideas that can make the garden look even better.
Many cities and towns around the world have started realizing the importance of having public gardens in their places. It not only adds to the visual charms of the place, offer a place for the locals as well as visitors to enjoy the greenery, but it also offers an opportunity to increase greenery. We all are now aware of important it is to ensure that there are trees and plants around to keep the balance of oxygen in the atmosphere the way it is supposed to be.
The designs of public gardens are so many that it is impossible to classify and categorize all of them. This is because the garden will of necessity have to be designed as per the local plants as well as the type of terrain. The rocks and the altitude of the place will also have a role to play in the way public gardens are designed. The person in charge of designing the public garden will have to consider the weather in the place where the garden is planted.
It only makes sense to do so as logic dictates that each terrain and weather of the terrain offers unique possibilities for public garden designs. We are not saying that some places do not have gardens that are specialized with special conditions to encourage the growth of certain plants like a greenhouse for tropical plants, but this is not the norm generally speaking. This is because the budgets for public gardens is limited and the design has to be based on practical considerations.
The next time you are out strolling in a public garden enjoying the greenery around and looking at the people enjoying the charms of the garden, do take a minute to study the design of the public garden. It is only fair to do so since we are sure by now you are aware that there has been much thought and consideration that has gone into the making of these gardens.
Do tell us if you have come across some public garden that have been designed in a way different enough to stand out in your mind.
The art of crochet is an old art that people used to do using string and hook like needle to create patterns that have a lace like feeling to them. The art of crochet is not only used on thread but it is also used on wool to create woolen garments and wire to create bags and other works of art with the same technique. It can be very therapeutic to go at a piece of string or wire or wool to create something elaborate and pretty using the simple hook like needle. You should know about the art of crochet and how it saved the day for those who have had many struggles in their life and have overcome them by using the art of crochet. One of the easiest patterns to do is to create a doily using the crochet needle. A doily is something old fashioned that was used as a coaster, which has the merit of looking prettier than the usual coaster that is sturdier and made of many other materials.
