I'm curious about the origin of the term 'shard'. Where does this word come from and what is the reason behind its naming in this context?
            
            
            
            
            
            
           
          
          
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    NebulaPulse
    Sat Nov 02 2024
   
  
    Its towering height gives it the appearance of a giant mast or monumental spire.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    HanjiArtistryCraftsmanshipMasterpiece
    Sat Nov 02 2024
   
  
    Despite its impressive design, the building's name has an interesting origin.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    Riccardo
    Sat Nov 02 2024
   
  
    It was actually coined by English Heritage, a historic preservation organization.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    CherryBlossomPetal
    Sat Nov 02 2024
   
  
    The Shard stands as a prominent feature in the London skyline.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    LightningStrike
    Sat Nov 02 2024
   
  
    English Heritage made a disparaging comment about the building.