Back on this day in 1839, "O.K." was first published in the Boston Morning Post
Published on Mar 23, 2026, 8:18:48 AM
Total time: 00:01:15
Published on Mar 23, 2026, 8:18:48 AM
Total time: 00:01:15
Back on this day in 1839, "O.K." was first published in the Boston Morning Post. During the late 1830's, it was popular practice among young, educated individuals to shortern and misspell words intentionally.
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