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That you have a phone number can be traced to the measles

Q.  How did an epidemic of measles lead to the introduction of phone numbers? A.  At one time, all phone calls were local, and local operators, knowing their community well, could correctly and quickly connect phone calls person to person, no numbers needed, says Dan Lewis in his book “The Soviets I

By Bill & Rich Sones

Last updated on May 03, 23

Posted on Jan 16, 20

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Bill & Rich Sones
Bill & Rich Sones

Bill is a journalist, Rich holds a doctorate in physics. Together the brothers bring you "Strange But True". This column ceased publishing in 2019.

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