Utah Businessman’s Brick Shipments Prompt US Postal Rule Changes
In the early days of the US Parcel Post system, a Utah businessman mailed thousands of bricks, exploiting the system's lenient rules. This unexpected use led the US Postal Service to rewrite its regulations to prevent such heavy freight shipments through the mail. Initially, the postal network was used for crops, food, household goods, and soon became a cheaper alternative to traditional freight for businesses.
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