Coincidental phone numbers
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I lived in St Albans, my phone number was 01727 419673
My friend James’ parents’ number in Salisbury was remarkably similar: 01722 419 678
Not such a weird coincidence, except that years later, having lost touch with James, it was because I remembered that connective number, I was able to contact him again.
(I've changed the actual numbers, but the pattern is identical.)
Date submitted:Mon, 11 Jan 2016 20:44:07 +0000Coincidence ID:8363
