Today in History

Jun 13 1920
The United States Postal Service rules that children may not be sent via Parcel Post.

In the United States, parcel post is generally one of the most inexpensive ways to ship, and often one of the slower methods. It is often associated with heavier packages, although according to the United States Postal Service website, items mailed via parcel post can weigh up to 70 pounds. This system was started by US President William Howard Taft.

So, you can send them another way?

Check out the new stamp being released this year!
American Motorcycles
In early August, during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, SD, the role of motorcycles in American culture will be recognized on four "American Motorcycles" stamps featuring digital illustrations of a 1918 Cleveland, a 1940 Indian Four, a 1965 Harley-Davidson Electra-Glide, and a circa 1970 chopper. The Cleveland, Indian and Harley-Davidson stamps are based on motorcycles in existence today. The circa 1970 chopper featured on the stamp was created by stamp artist Steve Buchanan in consultation with professional chopper builders. Although lacking various safety features such as mirrors and turn signals that are usually required under today's laws, this chopper would have been street-legal in 1970.