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Manute Bol is credited with inventing/popularizing the phrase "my bad"
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E.M. Forster is credited with popularizing the terms "round" and "flat" characters in his book "Aspects of the Novel" published in 1927. He used these terms to classify characters based on their depth and complexity in storytelling.
Haiku became popular in Japan in the 17th century during the Edo period. Matsuo Basho is often credited with popularizing and elevating the art form to its current status.
Aubrey Drake Graham (born October 24, 1986) is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and entrepreneur. A prominent figure in popular music, Drake is credited for popularizing the Toronto sound.
Robert Bateman is a world renowned Canadian wildlife painter and naturalist who was born in Toronto, Ontario in 1930.He is credited with popularizing the selling of prints of his art instead of selling the much more expensive original paintings.
Mary Quant is often credited with popularizing and designing the mini skirt in the 1960s. She was a British fashion designer known for her innovative and youthful designs that helped define the "Swinging London" fashion scene of the era.
Dante Alighieri is credited with popularizing and perfecting the terza rima form in his epic poem "The Divine Comedy." However, he did not invent the form, which existed before him and was used by other poets in different works.
Patil Puttappa is credited as the founder of the Kannada typewriter. He played a significant role in creating the first Kannada typewriter in the 1960s, which helped in popularizing the use of Kannada script in typing and printing.
Edward Lear did not invent the limerick, but he is credited with popularizing the form. Limericks have been around for centuries, originating in Ireland. Lear's famous book "A Book of Nonsense" helped to bring limericks into mainstream literature in the 19th century.
Sir Francis Galton, a British scientist, is often credited with popularizing the use of fingerprints for identifying offenders in the late 19th century. He conducted extensive research on fingerprints and their uniqueness, advocating for their use in criminal investigations.