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Old 02-05-2008, 03:51 AM   #13
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Originally Posted by Jeff Lebowski View Post
Actually, punctuation was established primarily by printers and type-setters. This little book gives a fun history of punctuation:

http://www.amazon.com/Eats-Shoots-Le...2173281&sr=8-1

But you are correct, the rules were established arbitrarily for the most part.
Eats, Shoots Leaves was recommended to me by my librarian aunt. She thought I'd enjoy it as an English major and usually I love everything she recommends. This however got old after the introduction. Same jokes over and over.
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