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What surprisingly mundane phrase holds the absolute honor of being the very first human voice ever recorded and played back?

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What surprisingly mundane phrase holds the absolute honor of being the very first human voice ever recorded and played back?

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What surprisingly mundane phrase holds the absolute honor of being the very first human voice ever recorded and played back?
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