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Short Stuff: The @ Symbol

Stuff You Should Know

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The Origin of the @ Symbol in Email Communication

This chapter delves into the history of the @ symbol and its pivotal role in the evolution of email communication. It highlights how this simple character was selected for address identification on ARPANET, shaping the way we connect digitally today.

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