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The California sea lions, a sand tiger shark and the Farallon Islands are just a few examples of the abundant wildlife and diverse ecosystems that can be found throughout the National Marine Sanctuary System. The U.S. Postal Service celebrates these important treasures in issuing the 2022 Marine Sanctuaries Forever stamps.Art director Greg Breeding designed the pane using existing photographs. A map of the National Marine Sanctuary System illustrated by Todd M. Detwiler is printed on the …

The Kennel Club is the largest organisation in the UK devoted to dog health, welfare and training. 2023 is a milestone in The Kennel Club’s history, as it celebrates 150 years of helping dogs to live happy, healthy lives with responsible owners.Founded on 4 April 1873 by Mr. Sewallis Evelyn Shirley and 12 others, The Kennel Club was established to ensure that all dog shows and field trials across the UK were run fairly and honestly whilst being mindful of dogs’ welfare.Another important task for …

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 …

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 …

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 …