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The Squeal of Data

The through line between the telegraph and the computer is more direct than you might realize. Its influence can be seen in common technologies, like the modem.

Smartphones, Except Landlocked

Before the smartphone fit in your pocket, it sat on your desk—and sometimes, it was even called an iPhone. Let’s check out a few landline smartphones.

Holding Patterns

The unusual state of hold music, which works pretty much the opposite way that every other kind of music does, for reasons both technical and psychological.

More Dialing, More Weirdness

There are lots more weird phone numbers out there—and some of them have pretty fascinating stories. Read on to learn more about the vintage phone system.

Recorded For Quality Assurance

It seems like we've been dealing with frustrating call centers forever. But, as it turns out, customer service via phone is a relatively recent phenomenon.

So Many Random Phone Numbers

What’s hiding in the telephone system? These weird phone numbers carry some of the strangest, creepiest automated messages you’ve ever heard. Give ’em a call.
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