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Re:"Twitter" in 1935 by wallflower on Sunday March 21, 2010 @07:01PM (#1208796)
London was also known for its pneumatic tubes. Though not as extensive as Paris, there were many messages carried via pneumatic tube transport.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pneumatic_tube

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Re:"Twitter" in 1935 by madssj on Monday March 22, 2010 @04:24AM (#1209771)
Until this day, I've always thought London was a cold, gray and boring place.

I stand corrected.

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Re:"Twitter" in 1935 by wyclif on Sunday March 21, 2010 @10:34PM (#1209131)
The Internet is also known for its series of tubes.
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Re:"Twitter" in 1935 by drgath on Monday March 22, 2010 @01:00AM (#1209430)
Which are made of cats

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zi8VTeDHjcM

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