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Legend has it that each of these would hold a book with everyone's name and home address, for anyone who wanted it. (lemmy.world)
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[–] [email protected] 16 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Grew up in the seventies and eighties in the US. Phone books definitely had your home address. You had to pay extra to opt out.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago

Hmm maybe I misremember. Has been probably 30 years since I last touched a phonebook.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago

Same in the 00's when i grew up. It was the easiest way to find your friend's address if they had a unique last name.