Mar 03
Ever wonder about the difference between an apostrophe and a prime or foot mark? Basically, the apostrophe is curved like a close bracket and a prime or foot mark is straight up and down. To most people the difference is negligible, but to type snobs and grammatically sensitive Irishmen (Ahem!) it makes a huge difference. The Apostrophe Atrophy blog has posted a photo essay of this common mis-usage.