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Martha, the last passenger pigeon. When interviewed before her death she remarked “One day people will charge you for air. More if you really need it.”
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The species known as the “Passenger pigeon” is extinct. “Carrier pigeon,” is a job. There are still some hobbyists that do this. http://www.pigeongram.com/
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… and now I’m wondering, did any Passenger pigeons held jobs as Carrier pigeons before they were extirpated. Also, Speckly Jim.
Back on topic: the article on TechDirt is a very interesting read.
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“PigeonGram” sounds like something a land shark would say trying to get into your apartment.
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It sounds like the smallest amount of Guano you can legally purchase.
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In other good news:
Perhaps creating a template for other states to follow.
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I don’t know. I thought carrier pigeons tended to be domestic pigeons, and I don’t think passenger pigeons were ever domesticated.
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Stephen Fry is just so great at this sort of thing:
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“Here’s looking at you - love, the firing squad.”
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Don’t forget that pigeons form an integral part of the IPoAC system which has been implemented several times.
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Or a great way to separate some invester’s from excess cash.
“Yes, tap the app here. Now watch on the map as the carrier pigeon is released with your message from the regional loft to deliver your message. Good, now lets switch to the pigeon mounted camera…”
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I just came here for the cutaway drawing of the Western Electric 500 desk set.
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I know, right? And it doesn’t even convey the weight, solidity and purring confidence that dial brings. “RRRRrrrRRIP … tik tik tik tik tik tik tik”
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