Band Theory of Solids. A useful way to visualize the difference between conductors, insulators and semiconductors is to plot the available energies for electrons in the materials. Instead of having discrete energies as in the case of free atoms, the available energy states form bands.
[MEDIA] Sigh, Popee the Performer. Where do I begin? Popee the Performer is a CGI kids anime created by Ryuji Masuda, who hasn't really created...
That is, however, the reason. When Popeye first appeared in Thimble Theatre in January 1929, he was described as a 'one eyed sailor', and was intended as a minor character. Here he is: Segal, the cartoonist who created him, probably didn't give him (or his name) much thought.