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uncalled4 · 56-60, M
"LASER" is an acronym standing for "light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation". I had no idea till fairly recently.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser
kelseyM · 22-25, F
@uncalled4 yeah, had no idea either
@uncalled4 I knew that. And LED is light emitting diode.
uncalled4 · 56-60, M
@DarkHeaven That one I knew. It's just peculiar that I never encountered it after working in radio and TV for 30 years. I don't even recall how I found out. Might have actually been on a talk show.
@uncalled4 History of things is crazy. I’m a big time history nerd, so I know all kinds of crazy random shit.
uncalled4 · 56-60, M
@DarkHeaven Do you have that book "Panati's Extraordinary Origins of Everyday Things"?
@uncalled4 No. I’ll check it out, though. Thanks.
uncalled4 · 56-60, M
@DarkHeaven Right up your alley. You'll love it!