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How long would it take to build a cell phone in ancient Rome?

United StatesPublished August 2, 2025

Views 691K  |  Likes 23.3K  |  Comments 1.32K
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The Mike StuffThe Mike Stuff
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Building anything electronic in ancient times would've been nearly impossible...or would it? If a modern rocket scientist was transported back in time to ancient Rome in the first century, how long would it take him to build a working cell phone?

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August 2, 2025
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