'Pyramid' of very personal postcards headed to Smithsonian: Afternoon Report
May 22, 2015 01:15 PM
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"Today, the pyramid of secrets goes to the Smithsonian Institute. I'll miss your postcards while they are on exhibit," PostSecret declared in a Facebook post on May 19.
Linn's Stamp News gives you a quick look at what's going on in the world of stamp-collecting.
1. Ever heard of PostSecret?
This video explains what it's all about.
PostSecret Headquaters TourPostSecret: A Short Behind-The-Scenes Documentary
Posted by PostSecret on Wednesday, April 15, 2015
And now the PostSecret postcards are headed to Washington, D.C.
Today, the pyramid of secrets goes to the Smithsonian Institute. I'll miss your postcards while they are on exhibit.
Posted by PostSecret on Tuesday, May 19, 2015
2. Week's Most Read
Linn's Stamp News is looking back at its five most-read stories of the week, according to reader metrics.
3. Don't tell Napoleon
Great Britain’s Royal Mail will issue 10 stamps June 18 to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo.
4. Today's most-viewed post so far
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5. Something social
In honor of Dog Bite Prevention Week, check out these dog safety tips: http://t.co/nWIh2kCpT8. #preventdogbites pic.twitter.com/qOW7WtUDnp
— U.S. Postal Service (@USPS)
May 22, 2015
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