at and t cellular: Da Vinci to Van Gogh: The Right Way to Say Their Names

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Watch Out for the Double Meanings of These Emojis

Do you know the hidden or double meanings of certain emojis? If you choose to sprinkle your texts and social media posts with emojis, exercise caution, lest you be misunderstood.