The Surprisingly Eccentric U.S. Postal Service

27/09/2025 12 min
The Surprisingly Eccentric U.S. Postal Service

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From horseback riders braving the Wild West to early airmail pilots risking it all in open cockpits, the history of the U.S. Postal Service is full of unexpected twists and daring adventures. Beyond delivering letters, the USPS has been at the center of quirky inventions, secret stamps, and even experimental mail-by-rocket programs. This episode uncovers the fascinating stories behind America's most reliable, and surprisingly eccentric, postal system.   DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING OR A REVIEW! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast ADVERTISE: https://www.historyshortspodcast.com/advertise  LEARN MORE: https://www.historyshortspodcast.com/ SPONSORED BY: https://www.podcastrepublic.net/get-it-now