After 145 years, Western Union has quietly stopped sending telegrams. —Era Ends: Western Union Stops Sending Telegrams (Live Science)
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STOP looks like there are still telegrams STOP
I didn’t even think of that! Good point.
Well, actually, kind of pointless and silly, but in a “good point” way.
Hmm. Stopping sending telegrams is one thing, but what about all those telegrams waiting to be delivered at a certain time and place, “Back to the Future” style?
A time traveller can’t trust anything these days.