"...Back in the 20th century, knowledgeable people were the search bars and libraries full of books were the internet. If you had a question in 1966, you could call your local librarian and ask them to point you in the direction of the best resource. The New York Public Library hotline was established in 1967, but even before that curious citizens called with queries. Many of these questions were recorded by the librarians, and they include some amusing and random insights into people's quests for information." - Madeleine Muzdakis
This story reminds me of the time when she was young that Debbie and a boyfriend called the operator to ask how long to boil corn, and got a good answer.
Article: Before Google, People Asked Public Librarians Their Questions
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