Why are the words 'post' and 'mail' used so differently in the US and the UK? Both words are used in both places, but with different meanings: e.g., ' mailbox' vs 'post box'
Why are the words 'post' and 'mail' used so differently in the US and the UK? Both words are used in both places, but with different meanings: e.g., ' mailbox' vs 'post box'
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Why are the words 'post' and 'mail' used so differently in the US and the UK? Both words are used in both places, but with different meanings: e.g., ' mailbox' vs 'post box'
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