Charlotte May Pierstorff

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Charlotte May Pierstorff

In 1914, 5-year-old Charlotte May Pierstorff, from Grangeville, Idaho was mailed to her grandparents home for only 53 cents. Stamps were glued to her back and a label was attached to her coat. She travelled by train accompanied by a family member... More

Dogs Attack

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Dogs Attack

Each year, 500 postal workers are bitten by dogs each year.

Hope Diamond

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Hope Diamond

The hope diamond was delivered by mail to the Smithsonian Institution in 1958 by local letter carrier James G. Todd. Postage for the package was only $2.44.

Richard Lee Mcnair

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Richard Lee Mcnair

In 2006, prisoner Richard Lee Mcnair successfully mailed himself out of prison by hiding in a mailbag. He remained free for a year and a half.

The Smallest Post Office

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The Smallest Post Office

The smallest post office is located in Ochopee, Florida.

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Maryanne Cantar

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“Snail Mail is a series of illustrations depicting interesting facts about mail around the world.”