Manute Bol is credited with inventing/popularizing the phrase "my bad"
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The concept of fractals can be traced back to mathematicians Benoit Mandelbrot and Georg Cantor. Mandelbrot is often credited with popularizing the term "fractal" and demonstrating their applications in various fields.
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.
Georges Méliès is credited with popularizing the motion picture in France. A pioneering filmmaker and magician, he is best known for his innovative use of special effects and imaginative storytelling in films such as "A Trip to the Moon" (1902). Méliès played a crucial role in transforming cinema from a novelty into an art form, significantly influencing the development of narrative filmmaking. His contributions laid the groundwork for the future of the film industry in France and beyond.
The bustle was popularized in the mid-19th century, with various designers and clothing manufacturers contributing to its development. However, Charles Frederick Worth is often credited with popularizing the bustle silhouette in his fashion designs.
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.
Yes, Ben Franklin did not invent bifocals but he is credited with popularizing them. He created a pair of glasses with two different lens powers, allowing for both distance and close-up vision.
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.
No, longitude and latitude were developed by the ancient Greeks around 150 BC but the specific mathematician who came up with them is unknown. Hipparchus is often credited with improving and popularizing the system.