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The story of one very big little symbol: @

Sep 5, 2012
The surprising origin of the "@" sign and how it went from obscurity to communication rock star.
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The origins of the @ sign

Sep 3, 2012
A Smithsonian writer checks out the history of the @ symbol.
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