278 - An Admirable Point - Florence Hazrat
You Are Not So Smart
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The Evolution of the Exclamation Mark
This chapter explores the origin and evolution of the exclamation mark as a punctuation mark. It discusses how a scholar in Italy felt the need for a sign that would differentiate exclamations from statements or questions. The chapter highlights the original purpose of the exclamation mark to denote wonder and something miraculous, contrasting with its common association with strong emotions like rage or surprise.
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