Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Wayback Wednesday: June 10, 2026

 


In 1913, newspapers reported "the pocket telephone" was a new invention from Hungary.


Although I looked, I couldn't find a photo of this pocket phone.  By 1919, more predictions about a pocket telephone were published.


I can't tell you what happened to the Hungarian version of the device but I do know that the 1919 predictions were met with ridicule...and accurately foreshadowed how it would change our life.


My favorite (accurate) prediction is this comic:


Listen, I'm glad for the cell phone because of caregiving and emergencies.  It was also something I carried with me when my husband traveled all the time.  For some reason, I even had it nearby when I was outside gardening (SHEESH, gotta stop that).

What are your thoughts?

Hoping you have a wonderful day!!!









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