Ribbon cables: the unsung heroes of office supply, the bane of cable management enthusiasts, and the reason your aunt's living room looks like it's been through a tornado. But, did you know the history behind these colorful, crumpled messes?
It all started in the 1950s, when some genius thought "Hey, let's take these boring, straight wires and add some colorful flair! Now we can add a pop of color to any room!" Little did they know, their innovation would become the bane of our existence.