This is fascinating.

This handy infographic, Origins of Common UI Symbols, was put together by Sofya Yampolsky, Warm Gun, and 500 Startups to explain just that. And even self-professed tech geeks will learn something.

via The Esoteric Symbols Behind User Interfaces, Explained | Co.Design | business + design.

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