Was ampersand part of the alphabet?

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1. How is the letter H pronounced?
2. Are there any English words without vowels?
3. What word has every letter of the alphabet?
4. Who created numbers?
5. What is it called when you spell a word like it sounds?
6. Why is Thomas spelled with an h?
7. What is H called in chemistry?
8. Which is correct aitch or Haitch?
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10. What's the longest English word?

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