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We Mailed 100 Letters to Test The Postal Service

Season 1 Episode 95 | 1m 3s

We did not get speedy delivery.

US Mail Delivery GraphicThe U.S. Postal Service advertises that first-class mail — your average letter with a 55 cent stamp — arrives within “1-3 business days.” That is an official standard set by the Postal Service. We decided to test it.

04/27/2021

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We Mailed 100 Letters to Test The Postal Service

Season 1 Episode 95 | 1m 3s

US Mail Delivery GraphicThe U.S. Postal Service advertises that first-class mail — your average letter with a 55 cent stamp — arrives within “1-3 business days.” That is an official standard set by the Postal Service. We decided to test it.

04/27/2021

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