Spam turns 100 years old today. As the following article by Slashdot tells:
“Spam is 100 years old today! But, surprisingly, the first spam wasn’t sent via e-mail. In fact, 100 years ago, Cunard sent out telegrams to selected (rich) members of the British social elite, advertising tickets on a new liner, and becoming the first spammer. Let us all take out a moment to consider how to best ‘repay’ the spammers who followed for the 100 years of ‘joy’ they have given us.
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