14 famous symbols but few people understand the meaning (Part 2)

The news page Bright Side has continued to explore and has deciphered the 14 famous symbols we use every day, but few know their true origin and meaning.

Question mark icon

To make it shorter, the "q" stands for a hook and "o" becomes a dot.

In Latin, the word "questio" is inserted at the end of the sentence to refer to it as a question. After that, the word "questio" is shortened to "qo " to save space. Later, the "o" is placed under "q". To make it shorter, the "q" stands for a hook and "o" becomes a dot.

Arrow icon

The arrow symbol comes from ancient Greek times.

The symbol of the arrow comes from ancient Greek times, used to indicate a certain direction. At first, people carved the stone into the shape of the foot pointing to the " Containerhouse" . Over a long period of time, rainwater eroded and left its shape like a popular arrow now.

Dollar symbol "$"

Over time, the "PS" symbol will only contain the straight line of "P" , overlapping the "S".

There are many origins of this symbol:

In the Middle Ages, the Spanish currency was considered the most popular currency, with the symbol "PS" . Over time, the "PS" symbol will only contain the straight line of "P" , overlapping the "S".

Other origins suggest that the "S" represents the national name of the Spanish kingdom.

Also originated that, during the Spanish colonial period, American gold bars were denoted by "S" . When gold is imported, they will tile a vertical brick to the "S" and one more brick when the gold is exported.

Exclamation mark icon

This symbol also comes from Latin.

This symbol also comes from Latin, they put the word "exclamatio" at the end of the sentence to express joy. Then, to be shorter, they put the "I" on the "O" and finally gave the "!" which we are currently using.

Infinity symbol

The English mathematician John Wallis used this symbol first.

In 1655, the English mathematician John Wallis used this symbol, although no one knew where the symbol originated. Some people believe that the symbol originates from the Greek word omega (ω). Others claim that the symbol comes from the 1,000 digit with the symbol "CIƆ" or "CƆ" in Roman roman.

Percent symbol

The origin of the word "percent" comes from "per centum" (over one hundred).

The origin of the word "percent" comes from "per centum" (over one hundred). Then change to "per 100", "p cento" , then "pc-o" . Lastly, "pc" and gradually turned into an "o / o" icon, before becoming the "%" icon as it is now.

Symbol of peaceful gestures

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill has replaced the "V" hand gesture as a symbol of peace.

This hand gesture symbol was first used in a hundred-year war between England and France. At that time, France threatened to sever the fingers of British archers. In retaliation, the British began to raise two fingers to form a V-shape representing victory (Victory) and let the French know their fingers were still intact. Until World War II, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill replaced the "V" hand gesture as a symbol of peace.

1. 14 famous icons but few people understand the meaning (Part 1)