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Today I Learned (TIL)@lemmy.ca · 6 months ago

TIL I learned the origins of ampersand (&), the variations beginning from 2,000 BC, and its usage around the world. It is amongst one of the most popular symbols written on Earth.

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TIL I learned the origins of ampersand (&), the variations beginning from 2,000 BC, and its usage around the world. It is amongst one of the most popular symbols written on Earth.

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Today I Learned (TIL)@lemmy.ca · 6 months ago

How & Became And

If you were ever wondering how this random symbol became and, then this is the right video for you.╔═╦╗╔╦╗╔═╦═╦╦╦╦╗╔═╗║╚╣║║║╚╣╚╣╔╣╔╣║╚╣═╣ ╠╗║╚╝║║╠╗║╚╣║║║║║═╣...

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I have no problem with the & character, I just can’t write it on paper worth a shit to save my life.

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