2006-07-01 16:48:23 · 9 answers · asked by Stacey E 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
They make self-adhesive stamps and envelopes now. There is no reason for anyone to be licking glue anymore. Yuck!
2006-07-01 16:52:31 · answer #1 · answered by Annette R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THEY DONT... If you ever saw the glue vats at an envelope factory you would NEVER lick another envelope...They are nasty with files and other bugs.. The glue has bug eggs in it and there have been cases of people getting a paper cut while licking an envelope resulting in Maggotts growing in there tongue..I use a wet sponge or buy peal and stick envelopes..Also they used to use dead horses to make glue, Thats how the nick name for old horses became "OLD GLUE POT".. I dont know what is used nowdays.. Hope this helps
2006-07-01 17:03:42 · answer #2 · answered by Porter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Viruses and disease only grow where it is warm and moist. By the time the envelopes get to the P.O., the stamps and envelopes are quite dry. No threats at that point. In addition, the areas where the work is done is air conditioned so there is no heat to lead to growth.
2006-07-01 16:54:58 · answer #3 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In 1987, there was actually an outbreak of genital herpes in Louisville, KY due to this exact problem. 7 people were traced back to the exact same post office vending machine. Since then, all stamps were made as adhesive.
2006-07-01 16:55:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the usually only sell the stick on stamps now
2006-07-01 16:52:06 · answer #5 · answered by kdizzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oooh, that's a big problem. You better keep away from the post office.
2006-07-01 16:51:59 · answer #6 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
peel off stamps
2006-07-01 16:51:58 · answer #7 · answered by speedyjr28 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't
2006-07-01 16:52:00 · answer #8 · answered by Blunt Honesty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great question!!!!!!!!!
2006-07-01 16:52:00 · answer #9 · answered by MarieM 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋