Here's a look at how the mail system has evolved over the centuries to keep us all connected.

The Fascinating History of Mail

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S ince the earliest days of postal services, mail has been delivered via nearly all possible means: It's been carried by couriers on foot, horse and wagon, mule, bicycle, train, steamboat, plane, motorcycle, and even dog sled. Here's a look at how the mail system has evolved over the centuries to keep us all connected.

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