Only True Baby Boomers Remember These Things

What was a telephone "party line"?

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Before private lines were common, multiple households in a neighborhood frequently shared a single telephone line, meaning you could casually eavesdrop on your neighbors' calls.

What was a telephone "party line"?

A special phone number you called for recorded entertainment

A shared telephone line where multiple households could listen in on each other

A premium telephone service for businesses

An early version of a conference call for parties

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