GRAMMAR CRIMES DIVISION

The letter “Y” was invented for people who ask too many questions.

✗ FAKE

The letter Y descends from the Greek letter upsilon, borrowed into Latin. It does not have anything to do with asking questions, though 'why' starts with it.

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