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SYMHC Classics: Transatlantic Telegraph Cable
Stuff You Missed in History Class
The History of the Global Communication Network
Malcolm Grabo: The first two cables to connect the world failed in 1872 and 1877. By that point, there was a lot of redundancy in the system thanks to other faster lines. He talks about his Eureka moment on finding the perfect new quote for his dating profile. And he looks for those things at eBay Motors.com.
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