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What is one way ancient people communicated at a distance?
What is one way ancient people communicated at a distance?
smoke signals
What was used to deliver messages after writing developed?
What was used to deliver messages after writing developed?
bottles
What was found in 1956 that led to a marriage?
What was found in 1956 that led to a marriage?
a letter in a bottle
What invention in 1837 sped up communication dramatically?
What invention in 1837 sped up communication dramatically?
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How are telegrams still being sent in Jordan?
How are telegrams still being sent in Jordan?
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What has changed the way people communicate?
What has changed the way people communicate?
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What did a friend spot on social media that led to a diagnosis?
What did a friend spot on social media that led to a diagnosis?
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What is a challenge of modern communication?
What is a challenge of modern communication?
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What were ancient people able to use to communicate at a distance?
What were ancient people able to use to communicate at a distance?
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What was the purpose of sending a message in a bottle?
What was the purpose of sending a message in a bottle?
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What was the outcome of Ake Viking's message in a bottle?
What was the outcome of Ake Viking's message in a bottle?
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How did the invention of the telegraph impact communication?
How did the invention of the telegraph impact communication?
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What is the significance of John Tawell's case?
What is the significance of John Tawell's case?
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How has the world changed since the invention of the mobile phone and the Internet?
How has the world changed since the invention of the mobile phone and the Internet?
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What is a concern about modern communication?
What is a concern about modern communication?
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What is an example of how the Internet has changed someone's life for the better?
What is an example of how the Internet has changed someone's life for the better?
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Study Notes
Methods of Communication Throughout History
- People have used various methods of communication at a distance since ancient times, including smoke signals and sending messages in a bottle.
- In the 20th century, bottles were found that had been sent by people on board the Titanic.
- In 1956, Ake Viking sent a letter in a bottle, which was found by a Sicilian girl, Paolina, and they eventually got married.
The Invention of the Telegraph
- The telegraph was invented in 1837, significantly speeding up communication.
- A criminal, John Tawell, was caught in London after a telegram was sent to the police, revealing his escape.
Modern Communication
- In Jordan, there are over six million mobile phones in use, and telegrams can still be sent 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 seconds.
- Despite the benefits, there is a concern that people may be forgetting how to communicate face-to-face.
Impact of the Internet
- The Internet has changed people's lives for the better, as seen in the case of Tara Taylor, a mother who uploaded a photo of her daughter on social media, leading to the diagnosis of a rare disease and saving her daughter's sight.
Methods of Communication Throughout History
- People have used various methods of communication at a distance since ancient times, including smoke signals and sending messages in a bottle.
- In the 20th century, bottles were found that had been sent by people on board the Titanic.
- In 1956, Ake Viking sent a letter in a bottle, which was found by a Sicilian girl, Paolina, and they eventually got married.
The Invention of the Telegraph
- The telegraph was invented in 1837, significantly speeding up communication.
- A criminal, John Tawell, was caught in London after a telegram was sent to the police, revealing his escape.
Modern Communication
- In Jordan, there are over six million mobile phones in use, and telegrams can still be sent 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 seconds.
- Despite the benefits, there is a concern that people may be forgetting how to communicate face-to-face.
Impact of the Internet
- The Internet has changed people's lives for the better, as seen in the case of Tara Taylor, a mother who uploaded a photo of her daughter on social media, leading to the diagnosis of a rare disease and saving her daughter's sight.
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Discover how people have communicated over long distances throughout history, from ancient smoke signals to modern methods. Learn about the ingenious ways people have delivered messages, including sending letters in bottles.