Oct
30th
Tue
30th
Today's random or arcane symbol is: ß
{ In the German alphabet, ß (UnicodeU+00DF) is a consonant letter that evolved as a ligature of “long ‘s’ and ‘z’ (ſz)” and “long ‘s’ over round ‘s’ (ſs)”. Like double “s”, when speaking it is pronounced [s] (see IPA). In standard spelling, it is only used after long vowels and diphthongs, while ‘ss’ is written after short vowels… [more] }
Stop by next week for an old favourite: The Interrobang! (?)
