Unlocking the secrets of domain names

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If you want to find out who is behind a web site, use Whois, Meranda Watling writes on 10,000 Words. Her tech tip on the web tool says: "If nothing else, it’s another place to look for potential sources and data. It’s also something I’ve seen mentioned a few times in news stories of late about memes taking off from political flubs. How long did it take for someone to register 'BindersFullOfWomen.com' for instance (and while you’re looking it up, who registered it)?"

November 22, 2012

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