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When a piece of clothing becomes a stamp: in the spirit of sustainability, used Austrian Post uniforms are turned into stamps for postage that also make for unique collector's items. Sustainability is a priority at Österreichische Post. The company has been providing CO2-neutral delivery for more than 10 years now. Sustainability-related activities include the generation of electricity with photovoltaic systems, the use of Austria's largest e-vehicle fleet, resource-efficient processes, and maxi …

The "New Year Cherub" is a popular motif often used in holiday decorations, greeting cards, and art. Cherubs, or "putti," are typically depicted as chubby, winged infants or young angels, symbolizing innocence and joy. They are often shown holding items like trumpets, bells, or scrolls, which are associated with announcing the arrival of the New Year. The USPS incorporated this imagine to usher in the 21st Century.

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is a beloved annual event held in New York City, first launched in 1924. It was originally called the Macy's Christmas Parade and aimed to kick off the holiday shopping season. The inaugural parade featured store employees dressed in vibrant costumes, bands, and live animals borrowed from the Central Park Zoo. Santa Claus made his first appearance, marking the start of a cherished tradition.Over the years, the parade has evolved to include giant character ballo …

With 20 otherworldly images, this issuance explores life on Earth, as few have everseen it. The pane features images taken using microscopes and highly specializedphotographic techniques to capture details of life undetectable by the human eye.The stamps include vivid images of red blood cells, the feather of a macaw parrot, aknotted strand of human hair, moss leaves, diatom shells (photosynthesizing algae),freshwater protozoans, an acorn barnacle, a moth’s antenna, the front foot of a divingbee …

The USPS recently released a special Dungeons & Dragons stamp collection to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic role-playing game! The collection features a sheet of 20 Forever stamps with 10 different designs showcasing various characters, creatures, and encounters from the D&D universe. A History of Dungeons and Dragons GameDungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) created by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson. It was first published in 197 …