Who invented e-mail? That’s a bit like asking, “Who invented the internet?” Even those with intimate knowledge of its creation can’t agree on the moment it actually came to life. But amid all the bluster over the origins of e-mail, one man holds a claim that resonates well beyond the rest. Ray Tomlinson is the reason your e-mail address includes an ‘@’ symbol. For this reason — and many others — you wouldn’t be remiss in calling Tomlinson the inventor of e-mail. And many do. Read the full story at Wired.