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But other cosmic messengers exist.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026 -
While SSRIs affect only the neurotransmitter serotonin, tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline and nortriptyline impact both serotonin and norepinephrine and other chemical messengers.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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How the scheme worked Investigators say former postal workers Shanda Goode and Carnisha Hamilton used their positions as mail carriers in Atlanta and Marietta to steal dozens of pieces of mail containing financial instruments and personal information.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Government Accountability Office determined in 2011 that using mail carriers to do the work of census takers wouldn't be cost-effective since they're paid significantly more than the temporary census workers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Postmistresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postmistresses. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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