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Legend has it that each of these would hold a book with everyone's name and home address, for anyone who wanted it. (lemmy.world)

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[–] The_Picard_Maneuver 40 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Oh yeah, it was normal in the US for a while.

In fact, it's used as a plot device in lots of old movies where detectives (or the Terminator) are trying to track someone down.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Emmet L Brown - Scientist

[–] teft 13 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I was totally coming to mention how much of a security risk these were if you had to run from Terminators.

[–] disguy_ovahea 6 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Assuming Terminators have internet access, they’ll find you way easier now.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

Yeah if that movie was made in modern times, Sarah Connor's roommate would have tagged her in some thirst-trap pics on Instagram with geotagging trackers. She'd never stand a chance.