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Today's news was published by word of mouth in the streets of ancient Athens.

Today's news was published by word of mouth in the streets o

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This quote suggests that in ancient Athens, the dissemination of news primarily occurred through verbal communication within the community. Unlike modern times where news is widely shared through various media platforms, the people of ancient Athens relied on word of mouth to stay informed about current events and important information. This highlights the significance of interpersonal communication and the central role played by community networks in the sharing of news during that era.

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