The first version of this was introduced in 1982 by computer scientist Scott Fahlman.
From 1990s onwards, it became widespread in Japan through telecom providers like DoCoMo, Softbank & Sharp.
In 2010s, seeing the popularity in Japan, it was adopted by OEMs in the USA where it was standardized & is now used globally.
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Talgoda or Taal or Ice Apple is a fruit from the palm family and is found in South Asia in the summer months.
The fruit consists of a pulpy center which is filled with a liquid. This is thought to be the inspiration behind a sweet from Eastern part of India.
Can you identify the sweet?
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John X was a Scottish-Canadian farmer who is credited with discovering the X Y.
Jef Raskin is credited with the naming of Y’s Z line of products, inspired by X Y.
The difference between X and Z is of spelling. Jef Raskin deliberately misspelled the name to avoid conflict with a high-end audio equipment manufacturer X Laboratories.
Identify X, Y and Z.
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Borgholm Castle is a 13th century castle located in Sweden & is noted for its design.
The same design can also be seen representing tourist attractions in Nordic countries.
How is this design related to the field of technology?