Thursday, November 18, 2010

Thinkin' Thursday - a few tidbits

• Did you know that "typewriter" is the only 10-letter word in the English language that can be spelled completely on the top row of a QWERTY keyboard?
• Did you know that the QWERTY layout has been largely unchanged since 1878? The letter arrangement was originally developed based upon the frequency of letter combinations in the English language.
• Did you know that the slightly angled alignment of a QWERTY keyboard originally had nothing to do with ease of typing, but rather was meant to accommodate the levers in old typewriters? It is retained to this day for sake of familiarity. In fact, some manufacturers produce keybaords with a grid layout because it may be easier. All of Chester Creek’s large-key keyboards are in a grid layout.
• Did you know that email predates the internet? The first email systems were used in 1965 to allow users of single mainframes to communicate with each other.
• Did you know that the first computer mouse was made of wood? Chester Creek mice are splinter-free, RoHS Compliant, and FCC CE Approved.
• Did you know Chester Creek is running a holiday special on the FunKeyBundle? Act now to grab your savings!

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