• cynar@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    It happens surprisingly often in the UK too. Royal mail take a smug pride in figuring out where it needs to go, and delivering it. I know of several times they have successfully delivered postcards to tents at a festival.

    Most postal companies treat it as a challenge and a break from the more mundane work. A chance to show off their local knowledge.

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        16 hours ago

        True, but you can send a letter etc without a postcode. They will get it to a local (ISH) sorting center, and let their local knowledge get it further. The postcode just automates the process a bit.

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      2 days ago

      I’m willing to bet this would work in Finland too. I think I should try it.

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        21 hours ago

        Just circle the Nordic countries “I don’t know man, but it’s one of these”