Cookies are small cakes made from sugary dough, with the word coming from the Dutch word for cake. There are eight main ways to style cookies, including bar, refrigerator, deep-fried, and pressed cookies. Examples of stamped and molded cookies come from different cultures. The word cookie, also spelled “Cooky,” is a small cake — often, […]
The modern newspaper printing process is a cold offset method that uses aluminum plates and rubber rollers to transfer images onto newsprint. This process is gentle on the paper and ensures high print quality. Older heat-dated processes were slow and expensive, leading to the transition to more efficient cold-press methods. Most contemporary newspaper printing machines […]
Printed circuit boards are used in modern electronics and made from a non-conductive substrate. Copper is laid on the board and unwanted material is removed using milling, screen engraving, or photoengraving. Holes are drilled for mounting and electrical components, and the board is tested for functionality. A printed circuit board is the structure used for […]
In 2009, almost 100 billion $1 bills were printed, with the $100 bill being the highest denomination in circulation since 1969. The first $100 bill featured an American eagle and was printed in 1862. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing handles over $30 million of damaged currency annually. Nearly 100 billion 2009 US dollar (USD) […]
Movable type printing was used in China and Korea before Johannes Gutenberg’s creation in the mid-15th century. The Jikji, printed in Korea in 1377, is the world’s oldest book printed with movable metal type. The technique was used to print currency and government documents in China and Korea. The Jikji was printed using bronze cast […]
The first printed book is a complicated question, as it depends on the definition of “print” and “book”. The Chinese Diamond Sutra is the oldest surviving example of a woodblock print, while movable type was likely invented in China in the 11th century. The Jikji, printed in Korea in 1377, is the oldest surviving example […]
Print advertising includes newspapers, magazines, direct mailers, flyers, posters, and telephone directory ads. Although less common due to the popularity of internet and TV ads, they are still in use. Direct mailers require a list of addresses, while newspaper and magazine ads are more expensive but reach a large audience. Billboards are useful for local […]
