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October 11, 1983

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY! in 1983 the last hand-cranked telephones in the U.S. went out of service. The 440 telephone customers of Bryant Pond, Maine, were switched to direct-dial service. At the same time, their request to have color added to their lives was granted by President Reagan. Homeowner Ralph Dergist was initially happy, … Continue reading

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