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Secrets of the Little Blue Box
A story so incredible it may even make you feel sorry for the phone company
October
1
1971
Ron Rosenbaum
Ronald Barnett
Secrets of the Little Blue Box
Ron Rosenbaum
October
1
1971
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ARTICLES
Secrets of the Little Blue Box
A story so incredible it may even make you feel sorry for the phone company
October
1
1971
Ron Rosenbaum
Ronald Barnett
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