Episode Synopsis "S1E14 - Order and Letters: The Origins of QWERTY and The ABC's"

Episode Notes 14: Write this down! The Origins of the alphabet and keyboards If you think you know why we have the QWERTY keyboard, you're probably believing a myth! And have you ever wondered why the alphabet is in the order that it is? On this episode, Olivia and Jessie tackle two of the biggest systems we use constantly and take for granted every day: the alphabet and the modern keyboard. Keep up with the Origins conversation on Instagram and Facebook! Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics. produced by Johnny Stubbs in Atlanta, GA intro and outro music: Something Elated by Broke For Free

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