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A blast from the past! Here are 10 fun facts about mail:
- The first mail: The earliest known evidence of mail dates back to around 2500 BC in ancient Sumeria (modern-day Iraq).
- Roman Empire: The Roman Empire had a well-organized postal system, with messengers and horseback riders carrying mail across the empire.
- Pony Express: In 1860, the Pony Express was established to deliver mail between the East and West coasts of the United States. It was replaced by the transcontinental railroad in 1869.
- Postage stamps: The first postage stamp was introduced in the United Kingdom in 1840. It featured a portrait of Queen Victoria and was called the "Penny Black."
- Mail carriers: In the United States, mail carriers were originally known as "postmasters" and were responsible for delivering mail to post offices.
- Mailboxes: The first mailboxes were introduced in the United States in the 1850s. They were called "post office boxes" and were located outside post offices.
- Airmail: The first airmail service was established in 1918 in the United States, with flights between Washington, D.C. and New York City.
- Email: The first email was sent in 1971 by Ray Tomlinson, who also invented the "@" symbol to separate the user name from the host name.
- Snail mail: Despite the rise of email and other digital communication methods, many people still prefer to send "snail mail" (traditional mail) as a way to connect with others.
- Mail art: Mail art is a form of art that involves creating and sending unique, handmade mail pieces, such as postcards, letters, and packages.
I hope you enjoyed these fun facts about mail!