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Telephone Trivia and Quotes

Who introduced the first wireless phone and when? When did the answering machine become popular? Sometimes, early telephone operators would get to know their customers so well, the customers would ask for a reminder call when it was time to remove a cake from the oven. Or they'd leave the phone off the hook near their sleeping child when they left the house, hoping the operator would hear any cries of distress. Or they'd request a wake-up call before taking a long nap. Read more about these facts and more on this site. Scroll down farther for famous quotes like "There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home." Makes you wonder if the telephone will become obsolete.

Thu, 16 Mar 2000 07:43:22 -0800