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A Problem Squared

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Dialing Numbers: A Comedy of Confusion

This chapter unpacks the quirky design of telephone keypads, particularly the perplexing placement of zero after nine. It humorously explores the historical evolution of phone dialing practices, from rotary systems to modern smartphones, and reflects on amusing anecdotes from the world of phone enthusiasts and early hackers. The discussion also touches on alternative keypad designs proposed by Alexander Bell and includes light-hearted commentary on a recent gadget related to dialing.

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