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How Did Dialing 9-1-1 Become a Thing?

How Did Dialing 9-1-1 Become a Thing?

FromPart-Time Genius


How Did Dialing 9-1-1 Become a Thing?

FromPart-Time Genius

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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
May 16, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Will and Mango are determined to figure out the origin of the emergency hotline. From the strange reason people used to call up funeral home directors after an accident, to the incredible train robbery that was stopped using a makeshift phone, to the heartbreaking ways that emergency operators learn to cope on the job, this week we're dialing up a whole host of 911 facts.  
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Released:
May 16, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Will and Mango have lots of questions. Will we ever live without sleep? How do rats keep outsmarting humans? Where are the sunniest tax havens to hide your money? Join these Part-Time Geniuses as they dive into ridiculous topics... and discover some pretty smart stuff along the way.