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Today I Learned (TIL)

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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. (youtu.be)
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[–] hperrin@lemmy.world 14 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Everyone’s talking about the ampersand, and nobody pays attention to the sanderamp ⅋

[–] Donut@leminal.space 7 points 1 year ago

What witchcraft is this

[–] delirious_owl@discuss.online 4 points 1 year ago

OK, that one I definitely can't draw (unless I turn the paper upside down)

[–] myusernameis@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago

Found the aussie!