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Alphabetical order feels as natural as breathing, but this rigid system is a historical accident that silently shapes how we…
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The QWERTY keyboard is more than just a layout; it's a 150-year-old ghost haunting our digital communication. From common typos…
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Did you know the Cyrillic alphabet wasn't invented by a man named Cyril, or even by a Russian? The script…
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