Author: Ryan Joneson
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Scott #230
Continue reading: Scott #230The United States Scott #230, part of the celebrated Columbian Exposition issue of 1893, marks a pivotal moment in American philatelic history. This series was issued to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s first voyage to the Americas. The set included 16 denominations ranging from 1 cent to $5, each illustrating moments from Columbus’s…
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Jingle Bells Is A Thanksgiving Song? (Scott #2400)
Continue reading: Jingle Bells Is A Thanksgiving Song? (Scott #2400)Did you know that Jingle Bells is not a Christmas song? It was originally written for Thanksgiving. Here’s what happened.
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WHO Invented Santa Claus? (Scott #1472)
Continue reading: WHO Invented Santa Claus? (Scott #1472)Who invented Santa Claus? Santa Claus has been in most of our memories since childhood. But where did the iconic image of the jolly man with a bowl full of jelly in a red suit come from?
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Couch Collectibles – Most Expensive Stamps (REACTION Video)
Continue reading: Couch Collectibles – Most Expensive Stamps (REACTION Video)I’ll react to a popular YouTube video titled “10 Super Rare Stamps Worth Money” by Couch Collectibles.
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I Mailed a POTATO with NO Box – Here’s What I Learned
Continue reading: I Mailed a POTATO with NO Box – Here’s What I LearnedShipping unusual items through the mail might sound bizarre, but what if you could ship something as unexpected as a potato without a box?
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Will Trump Privatize The Postal Service? Pros & Cons
Continue reading: Will Trump Privatize The Postal Service? Pros & ConsDonald Trump has expressed interest in privatizing the United States Postal Service (USPS). Here are the pros and cons of doing so.
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The U.S. State You’ve NEVER Heard Of (Scott #941)
Continue reading: The U.S. State You’ve NEVER Heard Of (Scott #941)There’s a state in America that almost nobody has ever heard of. Almost 20 years after the formation of the United States, a group of counties in North Carolina separated to form their own state.
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These Stamps Are Worth THOUSANDS
Continue reading: These Stamps Are Worth THOUSANDSThis guide explains how to evaluate and authenticate rare stamps, with tips for navigating the process effectively.
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The DARK History Of Thanksgiving (Scott #548)
Continue reading: The DARK History Of Thanksgiving (Scott #548)102 brave souls boarded an overcrowded ship bound for an unknown land. They had to leave their home because they would be imprisoned for their religious beliefs.
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The REAL Pocahontas Ain’t Like Disney (Scott #330)
Continue reading: The REAL Pocahontas Ain’t Like Disney (Scott #330)Thanksgiving is often linked to the original 1621 feast between the pilgrims and Native Americans at Plymouth.