EPISODE · Aug 15, 2023 · 8 MIN
Thomas Edison suggests using the word "hello" as a telephone greeting - August 15th, 1877
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On this day in 1877, Thomas Edison proposed saying “hello” when greeting someone on the telephone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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On this day in 1877, Thomas Edison proposed saying “hello” when greeting someone on the telephone.
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