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Than

The Great Mystery of 'then' and 'than'

then is an adverb used to express a consequence, or a decription of time. It rhymes with pen.

I took all of the exams in the morning, and then I spent the rest of the day catching up on sleep.
Back then we knew what was expected of us.
Look over the study guide first, and then if you still have questions bring them up in class.
First you sit down, and then you raise your hand.
If you want to go abroad, then you will have to find some funds first.

than is a conjunction used with comparisons. It rhymes with pan.

He is taller than I am.
We learned more on the playground than we did in the classroom.
The hothouse tomatoes cost far more than those from the farmers' market.
Other than the interest on a small inheritance, he had no income.

mine fucked up :7
same reason