GRAMMAR CRIMES DIVISION

The first alphabet was created because humans wanted to gossip faster. Efficiency is our true superpower.

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The earliest alphabets arose in the Middle East around 2000 BCE, and writing systems were first made for record keeping, trade and administration. They were not created for gossiping faster.

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