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From the "I didn't even know it was still around" department. Apparently T-Mobile in the USA shut down their 2G network on Monday August 3, 2026. Were there any customers on the 2G network? Was this the original 2G that T-Mobile had, or was this something they...

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Pink Floyd's Young Lust – explained and demystified

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Pink Floyd’s Young Lust has been a staple of rock radio for over 40 years. But many people are mystified about the section at the end when a “Mr. Floyd” in the United States attempts to make a collect call to “Mrs. Floyd” in England. There are many “beeps” and “boops” that for the untrained ear are just random sounds…