Fact of the Day - August 28 Aug 28, 2024 4:14:18 GMT -6 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by NerdiestKen on Aug 28, 2024 4:14:18 GMT -6 In 1994, the company that had a patent on GIFs tried to charge a fee for using GIFS. The PNG was invented as an alternative, and the company backed down.