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It's a reel to reel tape symbol - the first answering machines recorded onto tape.



This question made me feel old, and I'm definitely not.


Likewise, but the symbol is very simplified and pretty far removed from its original meaning at this point, so I can see how it would cause confusion. Plus, there have certainly been times when I've overlooked something that seems pretty obvious once someone points it out!


Some of the first ones also recorded onto endless tape that looped around on itself. I used to love taking those things apart.




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