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Sweden’s most famous April Fool’s Day hoax occurred on April 1, 1962. At the time, STV (Sveriges Television) was the only television channel in Sweden, and it broadcast in black and white.
The station announced that their “technical expert,” Kjell Stensson, was going to describe a process that would allow people to view color images on their existing black-and-white sets.
Researchers, he said, had recently discovered that a fine-meshed screen placed in front of a black-and-white television screen would cause the light to bend in such a way that it would appear as if the image was in color.
Stensson told viewers they could experience the effect at home with the help of some simple, readily accessible materials. Nylon stockings, it turned out, were the perfect fabric to use as a fine-meshed screen. So all viewers had to do, Stensson said, was to cut open a pair of stockings and tape them over the screen of their television set. The image on the television should suddenly appear to be in color.
Stensson cautioned that the viewer would have to be seated at the correct distance from the screen in order to get the full effect. Also, it might be necessary to “move your head very carefully” back and forth, in order to align the color spectrum.
Thousands of viewers later admitted they had fallen for the hoax. Many Swedes today report that they remember their parents (their fathers in particular) rushing through the house trying to find nylon stockings to place over the TV set.
STV attempted its first color broadcast four years later, in 1966. Regular color broadcasts were begun in Sweden on April 1, 1970.
Present days, of course you wouldn't need a stocking attached in front of your TV set just to enjoy a colorful image of the programs. In Bali, indeed, you could not only enjoy a color TV set but also a satellite cable TV. You can access these facilities if you stay in Bali Garden Hotel.
Staying in this in-front-of-Kuta Beach hotel, gives you a splendid luxurious holiday. Located right in front of the famous Kuta beach, there's no doubt that you will be spoiled by a fascinating scenery of the sunset while idling on your beach chair surrounded by two hectares of tropical garden lush with frangipani, hibiscus and gently swaying palm trees.
There are many 3 to 4-star hotel located just five minutes drive from Bali's International Airport and with in walking distance of the largest shopping mall, restaurant, entertainments and the nightlife of Kuta and Tuban. While staying in the hotel, you may satisfy your shopping desires since Bali Garden Hotel situated in front of Kuta Center, lies next to Matahari Kuta Square and beside Centro Discovery Shopping Mall. It's a shopping spree so don't hold up yourself, just shop till you drop.
Kuta area offers you so many things to enjoy. From zero cost activities to celebrity parties, you can walk on the beautiful white sandy beach or stroll down the streets and lanes to see and buy handicrafts, clothing and so much more. Feel free and enjoy this area as your new home land.
Every service in Bali is offered to ensure your comfort and enjoyment. Hotel facilities also cover up to Internet access, billiard, baby sitter on request, children playground, laundry & dry cleaning, spa, beach access, concierge, luggage room, outdoor theater, swimming pool and children pool, safety box, entertainment, doctor on call, meeting room, restaurant & bar, coffee shop. After facing a tiring day, why don't you experience yourself a relaxing and refreshing exotic Balinese massage at the hotel's Spa.
Around the area you will find hundred eateries that are accessible by walking. While the couch potatoes enjoying the cable TV in their rooms, those who got bored and need to flush their system with some adrenalin-pumping water attractions, may go to the Waterbom Bali that close-set to the hotel. Try the Smashdown attractions which are sliding from a 30 meter high with 90 degrees abruptness along 75 meter surf board without any bed.
So, don't fall for Stensson's stocking hoax, no need to bring your granny's stocking, just packed yourself and have a pleasant getaway in this island of god. (Wta/030408)
Source: various sources
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