title: Why are .stream file types used, how can I read these files in C++?
body: <p>Essentially, I have I am given a stream of data and I am meant to process them into something meaningful, except I do not understand the sort of data I am given. For example, when I check the properties of that file it is a STREAM file. When I print the lines of that file I just get very weird characters?</p>
  <p>Has anyone ever dealt with STREAM files in C++, any direction would be great</p>
  <p>Thank you</p>