Here are some Postal Fun Facts:

1.  Most Unusual Delivery Method is the mule train in Supai, AZ.  The number of mules varies according to volume being carried.  Each mule carries about 130 lb.s of mail, food, supplies and furniture down the 8 mile trail to the reservation.  An average of 41,000 lbs. is carried each week.

2. Easiest ZIP codes to remember are 12345 in Schenectady, NY, 44444 in Newton Falls, OH and 55555 in Young America, MN.

3. Postal Inspectors ensured the security of every gold bar shipped from New York to Fort Knox in 1934 – they were all sent via Registered Mail.

4. Oldest Post Office is in Castine, ME.  This office has occupied the same building since 1814, and has been serving the Castine community since the 1790s.

This is the most unusual Postal Fact that I have seen since I have been in the mailing industry.  The USPS announced today that they are proposing a Summer Sale.  The Sale will provide a 30% reduction in postage for qualifying Standard Mail customers mailing letters and flats.  The Sale price will be available for increased mail volume above the USPS-set threshold.  The sale will run from July 1 through September 30, 2009.

If we could save money on postage…now that really would be fun!

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