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The typewriter ampersand symbol (&) was invented by Marcus Tullius Tiro around 60 BCE as a part of a system of shorthand that allowed him to write down the orations of Cicero. The symbol was a combination of the letters ‘e’ and ‘t’ from the Latin word ‘et’ meaning ‘and.’

tarynhiroshima:

awesome.

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From tarynhiroshima (originally from ohyeahfacts)

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  and if you’re writing anything by Cicero, you’re gonna need them shorthand symbols.
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  The more you know.
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  Computer Programmer Facts 101. :D
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  Jackson, I feel like you would appreciate this and Angie should take note :x
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