An open interval is an interval that does not include its end points. The open interval is denoted , although the nonstandard notation is sometimes also used. Croft, H. T.; Falconer, K. J.; and Guy, R. K. Unsolved Problems in Geometry. New York: Springer-Verlag, p. 1, 1991.
Banzai, Shenzi and Ed. Banzai is a Japanese cheer meaning ''Attack''. Shenzi comes from Swahili meaning ''Barbarous'' or ''Savage''. Ed (assuming it originates from the English name ''Edward'') means ''Wealthy Guard''.
Shenzi is a secondary antagonist in The Lion King and a main antagonist in The Lion King 1Â½. She is one of Scar's chief henchmen, along with Banzai and Ed. As a cub, Shenzi is shown to be small in size, as lean-bodied and skinny as her underfed companions.