Believe it or not, the capital A hasn’t always looked the way it does now. Ancient Egyptians wrote the letter upside down, creating a symbol that resembled a steer with horns. Learn the surprising ...

It’s time to talk about those scamps at the end of the alphabet: x, y and z. Despite being first in this group of three, “x” is a bit of a follower. It’s in the middle and end of some excellent words.

Texting uses a peculiar alphabet. It keeps messages brief but still encodes enough meaning for students to communicate about homework, coffee dates and crushes — all while accommodating the occasional ...