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#56 44 Photos

Nov 9, 2023
Amy receives a package of 44 photos and wonders who they are. The narrator investigates the mystery, contacts family members, and reflects on the fading physical reminders of a lost loved one.
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ANECDOTE

Unexpected Photos in Mail

  • Amy eagerly received a package expecting a book but found 44 photos of strangers instead.
  • She has kept and studied these photos for a year, wondering about their origins and owners.
INSIGHT

USPS Mail Recovery Mysteries

  • The USPS mail recovery center tries to reunite undeliverable mail with owners but often guesses what's what.
  • Mail mix-ups can happen especially when packages break open and contents get swapped or reassigned.
ANECDOTE

Photo of Kelly and Family

  • The oldest photo showed a man and baby with an inscription; phone calls led to identifying them as Kelly and family.
  • Kelly died shortly before the photo's postmark date, deepening the mystery of the photo's sudden appearance.
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