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Today I Learned (TIL)@lemmy.ca · 9 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 · 9 months ago

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“o” is commonly used in Swedish, short for “och” which means “and”).

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