A colon looks like two dots, sat one on top of the other. They work as a team. (coughs) As a team guys! You’ll need the help of a colon when you want to introduce a list. I play a few sports: swimming ...

In 1837, two law professors at the University of Paris disagreed so strongly on the correct use of the semicolon that they decided the only way to settle the matter was through a duel! You will need ...