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Date: 07 March 2007 23:43:12
No, it's not the sound Bond's gun makes. The interrobang has to be the coolest punctuation mark I've ever come across: it's a question mark combined with an exclamation mark.
It's legitimate and perfect for those situations where you want to exclaim questions, rather than just ask them. For example: "HOW much did those new shoes cost?!", "Where is a conductor when you need one?!", or "When did it become acceptable to do that sort of thing on a public bus?!"
So next time you're out shopping, using public transport, or ranting to your mates down the pub, try using an interrobang. Pointed questions become even more pointed. And you gain punctuation respect from your peers.