How The (English) Alphabet Became A Thing, Part Two: Each Letter Has A Story
Ridiculous History
The Evolution of Letters
This chapter explores the historical transformation of letters in the English alphabet, tracing their origins from ancient scripts to their modern representations. Highlights include the evolution of letters M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, and Z, alongside playful anecdotes that connect their ancient meanings to contemporary usage. The discussion also touches on the rise of emojis as a potential new universal language in communication.
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