Japan invents the ear trumpet! Huh?

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Now Hear This: "Hello Phone" Telescopic Ear Trumpet Sounds Good, Looks Silly
inventorspot.com by Steve Levenstein
Having solved all other problems, Japan has re-invented the ear trumpet. The so-called “Hello Phone” from Konna Shop is actually a rebooted Speaking Tube, enabling those hard of hearing to carry on conversations in an otherwise normal manner.
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