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The ampersand symbol (&) has a long and rich history, dating as far back as 63 B.C. To this day, its use can be witnessed in a wide range of situations, from being a key component in a Fortune 500 company's logo/brand identity materials to casual SMS/text messages between old friends.
Below is a visual guide to this beautiful and artistic symbol.
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Jacob Gube is the Founder and Chief Editor of
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