Is this a federal offense?

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[Postcard from La Castella, Italy]
I got a postcard in the mail yesterday! Normally, I’d be thrilled about this turn of events, except the postcard wasn’t for me. I’ve heard that you’re not supposed to open someone else’s mail. But in this case, I didn’t open anything. And I had to look at it to figure out that it wasn’t for me. So am I a criminal or what?

On the plus side, I did learn that the “corsair” (that’s a fancy word for pirate) Uluç Ali Reis was from La Castella, Italy. Thanks Wikipedia!

Mt. Holly, Minnesota: Thriving Metropolis

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Mike Haeg is an American hero. In the spirit of the pioneers, he has founded his own town in Minnesota. It’s has a population of 4, and according to the town newspaper, the literacy rate is 25%. Haeg is a true renaissance man, serving as the town’s mayor, chamber of commerce, justice-of-the-peace, and town drunk. According to its listing on Google Maps, “The City of Mt. Holly is Minnesota’s newest community, a guerilla ad agency, and a picnicking xanadu all wrapped up in one.” It’s a xanadu, folks! And with exports of advertising, birdhouses, and old jokes, Mt. Holly’s economy is well suited for this crazy, post-9/11 world. It’s all very impressive.