• Wilco@lemmy.zip
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    CRT Vs. LED They were pretty scared of the high voltage running through CRT TVs. They also thought they emitted x-rays.

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      CRTs have something called an electron gun inside aimed at the back of the screen to TBF. It’s not that crazy to think that the giant glass tube that makes a buzzing sound and produces tangible static electricity aimed directly at your face might be harmful, especially when the technology was new.