Sci-Fi

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The word "robot" was first coined by Karel ?apek in his 1920 play, *R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)*, though the creatures in the play weren't quite what we typically envision as robots today. elaborate share

Drama

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The word "drama" comes from the Greek word "dran," meaning "to do" or "to act." elaborate share

Hyperpop

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Hyperpop often utilizes vocal manipulation techniques like chipmunk voice and heavy autotune, pushing the boundaries of traditional vocal performance. elaborate share

Young Adult

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The Young Adult (YA) fiction genre didn't really solidify as a distinct category until the late 20th century, despite books aimed at teens existing for much longer. elaborate share

Comedy

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The word "comedy" comes from the Greek word "komoidia," meaning "revel song" or "village revel." elaborate share

Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPGs)

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The first commercially successful MMORPG, *Ultima Online*, launched before the widespread adoption of broadband internet, relying heavily on dial-up connections. elaborate share