Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

What invention was first installed at a Hartford, Connecticut bank in 1889?

  1. Automatic teller machine

  2. Time-lock safe

  3. Burglar alarm

  4. Pay telephone

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D Correct answer
Explanation

William Gray patented the coin-controlled public telephone in 1889, and the first one was installed at the Hartford Bank in Connecticut. This revolutionized communication by making phones accessible to those without private lines.