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Today, everyone knows the term 'SOS' and what it means. With the invention of telegraphs in the late 19th century, international navies quickly issued their own standard calls for distress. In this episode, we look back at the history of distress calls and explain how a maritime disaster cemented 'SOS' as the universal call for help.
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