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US 2008 STAMP PAYS HOMAGE TO AMERICA'S BELOVED BASEBALL ANTHEM
In 2008, the USPS issued a 42c stamp paying homage to one of America's most beloved songs, "Take Me Out to the Ball Game." Written in 1908 by lyricist Jack Norworth and composer Albert Von Tilzer, it has become an unofficial part of baseball culture. Interestingly, neither of the song’s authors had attended a baseball game before writing it! The chorus is traditionally sung during the seventh-inning stretch at baseball games, and fans are encouraged to join in.The stamp art is based on a ba
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Jun 27th 2024
AZORES & MADEIRA FEATURE ENDEMIC SPECIES - CELEBRATE BIODIVERSITY OF NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN ISLANDS
AZORESLocated in the North Atlantic Ocean, the Azores archipelago is composed of nine islands of volcanic origin. Together with Madeira, the Canary Islands and Cape Verde, the Azores form part of the Macaronesian biogeographical region, an important world biodiversity hotspot which includes the Laurisilva Forest. The Azores have a geological, architectural, cultural and immaterial heritage of immense value. Its islands are an award-winning "sustainable tourism destination" offering unforgettable
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Jun 19th 2024
USPS HONORS SAUL BELLOW WITH A 3 OUNCE FOREVER STAMP IN ITS LITERARY ARTS SERIES
The Saul Bellow stamp, issued by the United States Postal Service, commemorates the renowned novelist Saul Bellow (1915–2005). As the 34th stamp in the Literary Arts series, it pays tribute to Bellow’s literary achievements. He is the only person to have won the National Book Award for fiction three times, and he received other prestigious accolades, including the Pulitzer Prize and the Nobel Prize in literature. Bellow’s work has left a lasting impact on 20th-century literature, making this sta
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Jun 5th 2024
US STAMPS DISPLAY LIFE UNDER MICROSCOPE! GREAT DESIGNS THAT ESCAPE THE NAKED EYE!
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
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May 24th 2024
SNOWBOARDS GLIDE THE SLOPES AND IMAGES OF US STAMPS
Whether featured as an Olympic Sport, X-Treme Sport, or as winter activity, snowboards have appeared on numerous US stamps. Snowboarding: A Brief OverviewSnowboarding is a thrilling winter sport that combines elements of skiing, surfing, and skateboarding. Unlike skiing, where riders face forward and use poles, snowboarders stand sideways on a single board, gliding down snow-covered slopes. The sport emphasizes freedom, creativity, and a deep connection with nature. Here are some key
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May 17th 2024