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What method of communication was used in ancient times?
What was the name of the Swede who sent a letter in a bottle and later got married to the finder?
Where was John Tawell caught after escaping on a train?
How many mobile phones are in use in Jordan?
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What invention dramatically sped up communication?
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What was the outcome of Tara Taylor's daughter's story?
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What was the problem with the child's eye in Tara Taylor's story?
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What is a concern about modern communication methods?
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What notable event occurred with bottles sent from the Titanic?
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Which of the following statements about the invention of the telegraph is true?
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What does the phrase 'the world has become a different place' imply about modern communication?
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Which method of communication is still available in Jordan despite modern technologies?
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What was the primary purpose of Ake Viking throwing a letter into the sea?
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What is suggested by the concern about face-to-face communication?
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What significant outcome did Tara Taylor achieve through social media?
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What does the phrase 'takes only seconds to deliver them' refer to?
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Study Notes
Communication Methods Throughout History
- People have been using various methods to communicate at a distance since ancient times, including smoke signals and sending messages in bottles.
- In the 20th century, bottles sent by people on the Titanic were found, and in 1956, a Swede named Ake Viking sent a letter in a bottle that was found by a Sicilian girl, Paolina, leading to their marriage two years later.
The Invention of the Telegraph
- The telegraph was invented in 1837, significantly speeding up communication.
- In 1837, a criminal named John Tawell was caught after escaping on a train to London, thanks to a telegram sent to the London police.
Modern Communication
- Jordan has over six million mobile phones in use, but it is still possible to send telegrams through the Jordan Post Company.
- The invention of the mobile phone and the Internet has dramatically changed the world, allowing people to send messages in just seconds.
The Impact of the Internet
- With the rise of digital communication, there is a concern that people are forgetting how to communicate face-to-face.
- However, the Internet has also had a positive impact on people's lives, such as in the case of Tara Taylor, whose daughter's rare eye disease was diagnosed after a friend spotted a problem in a social media photo, allowing her sight to be saved.
Communication Methods Throughout History
- People have been using various methods to communicate at a distance since ancient times, including smoke signals and sending messages in bottles.
- In the 20th century, bottles sent by people on the Titanic were found, and in 1956, a Swede named Ake Viking sent a letter in a bottle that was found by a Sicilian girl, Paolina, leading to their marriage two years later.
The Invention of the Telegraph
- The telegraph was invented in 1837, significantly speeding up communication.
- In 1837, a criminal named John Tawell was caught after escaping on a train to London, thanks to a telegram sent to the London police.
Modern Communication
- Jordan has over six million mobile phones in use, but it is still possible to send telegrams through the Jordan Post Company.
- The invention of the mobile phone and the Internet has dramatically changed the world, allowing people to send messages in just seconds.
The Impact of the Internet
- With the rise of digital communication, there is a concern that people are forgetting how to communicate face-to-face.
- However, the Internet has also had a positive impact on people's lives, such as in the case of Tara Taylor, whose daughter's rare eye disease was diagnosed after a friend spotted a problem in a social media photo, allowing her sight to be saved.
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Explore the evolution of communication methods from ancient times to the 20th century, including smoke signals, message in a bottle, and more.
