About Cues

I have a few questions, hope that you guys can help me out.....

Who starting putting rings above
wraps and why?

Why are early cues with spliced ebony shafts?

Why are joint screws generally not put on shafts?

Which cuemaker put screws on shafts?

Who started using the 3/8-10 and the Radial Pin?

What are Titlist Points, why are they sought after by collectors?

How do u tell Ivory from ivorine?

Is there anyone that can ans them ????

Their is a blue book of pool cues that covers a vast majority of the cue makers present and past and provides a wealth of information on cues.