You use it every single day. In English it’s called the “at sign.” The Italians call it “snail.” The Spaniards, “arroba.” The Slavs, “monkey.” But what did @ really mean 473 years ago?
Behind this monkey’s disheveled smile lies a discreet webcam. He clings on to a pencil holder, handy for that USB pencil sharpener you bought during the last Woot-Off, with a special message: “Happy every day.”