Here's an interesting little story in the spirit of Halloween:
http://www.heraldonline.com/2011/10...0-years.htmlFrankly, I never knew that one could even send an unwrapped pumpkin through the US Mail, but apparently it can be done under certain conditions. Also, the need to use $28 worth of stamps is certainly beneficial to the post office. However, as stated by the USPS within the article:
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"We prefer an item to be packaged," Spratlin said. "But in some cases, it's really up to the clerk at the counter. And this is all in the spirit of Halloween."