The sound quality in movie theaters was greatly enhanced due to the release of Star Wars. Before this, the sound was often inconsistent or of poor quality. George Lucas and his team then developed THX to ensure that the audio of Return of the Jedi was projected to its full potential.
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Sequoyah single-handedly created the Cherokee writing system, which is one of the few instances in history where someone from an illiterate group developed an official script from the ground up. In a quarter of a century, almost all Cherokee people had learned to read and write, and this achievement sparked the development of numerous indigenous writing systems around the world.
Sequoyah single-handedly created the Cherokee writing system, which is one of the few instances in history where someone from an illiterate group developed an official script from the ground up. In a quarter of a century, almost all Cherokee people had learned to read and write, and this achievement sparked the development of numerous indigenous writing systems around the world.
. Merck, the developers of a drug to treat parasitic infections in cattle, discovered that it could also prevent human “River Blindness” which can cause entire villages to become blind. Recognizing the importance of this, the executives at Merck decided to provide the costly medication for free until the disease was eliminated.
. Merck, the developers of a drug to treat parasitic infections in cattle, discovered that it could also prevent human “River Blindness” which can cause entire villages to become blind. Recognizing the importance of this, the executives at Merck decided to provide the costly medication for free until the disease was eliminated.
Vindaloo, a popular Indian dish, has its roots in the Portuguese dish “Carne de Vinha D’alhos” which was brought to India by explorer Vasco da Gama. He also introduced chilli peppers to the country at the same time.