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Morse Code Faster Than SMS

Posted by Zonk on from the morse-rises-from-grave-and-goes-on-killing-spree dept.

mentalflossboy writes "Engadget is reporting that Morse Code is actually faster than text messaging. According to the article, 93 year old Gordon Hill transmitted a message faster than 13 year old Brittany Devlin, despite Devlin's 'liberal use of texting slang.' And the fabulous quote they were they sending: 'Hey, girlfriend, you can text all your best pals to tell them where you are going and what you are wearing.'"

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  1. Morse Code Dictionary: by MisterLawyer · · Score: 1, Redundant

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