Television has become a must-have entertainment device of every home. It has been a source of amusement for decades for both kids and adults. From the universal reality shows to the funny cartoons, from cheesy TV shows to the latest events, everything is available on the TV.

Little did anyone know that when the TV was invented in 1927, it would go on to become a piece of our day-to-day lives. Television has become such an important invention because it has a lot to offer to everyone in terms of educational, religious, sporting, vitality, and trip content. Here are some of the interesting facts about the TV.

Black and white dreams

Got confused with the heading? Let us clear it quickly. We all dream about various things but what is common in our dreams are we see all our dreams in color. In the earlier times, people who used to watch black and white television claimed that they were having black and white dreams. As a matter of fact, a study conducted to see if we really dream in color by many universities and states. There are no evidence found that support the claim but it is still an interesting fact to consider.

Britishers and TV

British TV shows are getting popular all over the world these days and it could be a result of British’s love for TV. In 2004, it was found out that the number of boxes in the British households had exceeded the number of people. That’s because they keep buying new television set.

The rise of cable TV

It is a well-known fact that television industry achieved new heights with the inception of cable TV. Cable Television by innovated by an American genius, John Walson, after the Second World War. It was a time when America focused on the need of daily soaps in the country. Cable TV took its first step in India around 1990's with the entry of numerous multinational companies like Star TV. Since then, it has become a significant mode of entertainment of Indians. The country is one of the largest consumers and producers of TV shows.

Wired Remotes

Like all the wireless equipments that are available to us now, the remote of the TV too was wired. The first remote control which was made by a company called Zenith in 1950 has a wire which used to get connected to the television set. As a result, people used to sit closer to the TV for making the adjustments.  In 1955, the wireless remote was invented.