Inside the U.S. Post Office’s revolution, by foot, horseback, and helicopter

In 1954, the USPS was looking for innovative ways to process the 54 billion items mailed. National Geographic traveled to ...
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The difference between a good day outside and a ~great~ day outside is only a purchase away.

Lake Powell is on life support as the West vies for what water remains

The same 40 million people up and down the Colorado River are lining up for an ever-shrinking supply of water.
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Burning flags, busty blondes and bison skulls: 50 photographs that capture America at 250

From the gold rush to civil rights, the moon landing to 9/11, the US has always understood, mythologised and sold itself through the power of the still image ...