On the fire truck it said, "Dial 911."
Makes sense. Remind people how to contact the fire department. Police vehicles have it, too. But let's face it: by now, who doesn't know that you dial 911 for an emergency. I know, I know: you don't dial anymore. you press buttons or touch a screen.
Got me wondering: what are the others? (They are called N11, or N-one-one codes of abbreviated dialing.) You've seen or heard of most or all of them:
211: Community information and services
311: Non-emergency information on local municipal government services
411: Directory assistance; in the old rotary-phone days, you'd call "Information"
511: Traffic information or non-emergency police information
611: Telephone company customer service and repair
711: TDD and other services for the hearing -impaired
811: Information on underground public utilities
You knew I'd go there. It's inevitable. But just the same: what are some others that are missing? Try these tri-numeral concoctions on for size:
123: Advice on decluttering and ordering.
456: More of above. (Advanced)
333: Advice from angels. In some area codes, advice on triplets.
666: Demonic advice and suggestions; how to ruin your or someone else's day. Often busy. Call again. Or the hell with it.
777: Lucky numbers for lotteries, engagements, weddings, divorces, conception, meetings, stocks, etc.
789: See above. (More Advanced)
007: Espionage services. Fees may apply. In some area codes, connects to bondage services.
321: Launch services for emerging business ventures.
247: Exact time in your location or any requested location.
031: Tells which months have 31 days.
030: Tells which months have 30 days.
028: C'mon. Really?
420: Instant lassitude. For free. No side effects. Legal in all area codes.
041: Suggestions for April Fool's pranks.
214: Valentine's resources, support, crisis center.
050: Provides names of U.S. states and their capitals in alphabetical order. Available in 37 languages.
222: Facts, myths, legends, more facts, tragedies, more tragedies regarding The 2nd Amendment. Not NRA-approved.
660: All things Willie Mays.
069: Yin and yang meditations, education, guidance. In some area codes, the same, for Reciprocal Carnal Pleasure (RCP).
012: Instant resources associated with Twelve Step programs.
013: Instant resources associated with Thirteenth Step dilemmas, issues, successes, failures, guidance, etc. Not a dating resource.
108: Guided meditations, chants, mantras, or prayers with mala or rosary beads.
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