TIL that before telephones, fire alarm boxes were located at street corners. To prevent false alarms or pranks, some boxes were designed with handcuffs to attach the alarm-puller to the box, and
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Last updated 14 Jul 2024
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Rep. Bowman under investigation for pulling fire alarm as McCarthy
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Rep. Bowman under investigation for pulling fire alarm as McCarthy
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Rep. Bowman under investigation for pulling fire alarm as McCarthy
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