What is a postmark?
AnswerA mark showing where and when mail was processed
Postmarks record the date and place a letter was accepted or processed.
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The basics
In delivery, what does 'the last mile' mean?
AnswerThe final leg from a local hub to the customer
The last mile is the final step of delivery, from a local depot to the doorstep.
Going deeper
What was the name of the world's first adhesive postage stamp, issued in Britain in 1840?
AnswerPenny Black
The Penny Black showed Queen Victoria and went on sale in May 1840.
Which international body, founded in 1874, coordinates postal services between countries?
AnswerUniversal Postal Union
The Universal Postal Union was created by an 1874 treaty and is now a UN specialized agency.
Who is credited with proposing the prepaid postage stamp in Britain?
AnswerRowland Hill
Rowland Hill's postal reforms introduced cheap prepaid postage and the Penny Black.
Expert level
In what year were US ZIP codes introduced?
Answer1963
The US Post Office Department launched five-digit ZIP codes on July 1, 1963.
In which city is the Universal Postal Union headquartered?
AnswerBern
The UPU has been based in Bern, Switzerland, since its founding.
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