Most measurements in the English language have pretty straightforward abbreviations ― “tbsp” for tablespoon, “qt” for quart, “yd” for yard and so on. So why, then, do we use “lb” to refer to pound?

NEW DELHI — The Indian rupee joined the U.S. dollar, the British pound, the euro and the Japanese yen on Thursday when it got its very own symbol. The rupee’s new rune is a modification of a letter in ...

In MetroTalk: Spring is here and so are the roaring motorcyclists, making a great deal of noise. (Credits: Getty Images) Banknotes and coins are becoming less common in our digital world – and the ...