Chapter
The Origin of Uppercase and Lowercase Letters
34:17 - 38:24 (04:07)
The terms "uppercase" and "lowercase" refer to back in the days of printing presses where all the capital letters were kept in a literal case and the lowercase in another. Also, the term "washboard abs" is a misnomer as it doesn't correspond with the period in which washboards were used to wash clothing.
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Arthur Desmond, after being kicked out of an association, forged a letter accusing them of obeying a crooked politician.
34:17 - 36:27 (02:10)
Revenge
Summary
Arthur Desmond, after being kicked out of an association, forged a letter accusing them of obeying a crooked politician. In return, his opponents accused him of plagiarism.
ChapterThe Origin of Uppercase and Lowercase Letters
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PodcastBehind the Bastards
This episode discusses the origin of uppercase and lowercase letters and their association with printing presses.
36:27 - 38:24 (01:56)
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Summary
This episode discusses the origin of uppercase and lowercase letters and their association with printing presses. The host also questions the use of the term "washboard abs" and its relevance to the time period when washboards were commonly used for washing clothes.