The nucleus of each cell in our bodies contains approximately 1.8 metres of DNA in total, although each strand is less than one millionth of a centimetre thick. This DNA is tightly packed into structures called chromosomes, which consist of long chains of DNA and associated proteins.
The U.S. Postal Service is lowering the price of postage stamps for the first time in 97 years, the agency announced Thursday. The price of a stamp to mail a standard letter will drop from 49 cents to 47 cents on Sunday, Fortune reported. The price of a postcard stamp will fall to 34 cents, down 1 cent.
Comments (7). The United States Postal Service increased its rates for first class postage and related services (like insurance) on Jan. 27, 2013. The price of a first class Forever stamp increased to 46 cents from 45 cents.Typical costs: The cost to mail a first class letter is 46 cents for up to one ounce, and each additional ounce adds 20 cents. 2  Large envelopes (flats) that are rectangular and not too rigid or thick are 90 cents for up to one ounce (and 20 cents for each additional ounce). 3  Expect to pay 33 cents to mail a postcard.