The Secret Reason Behind Wax Seals On Envelopes!

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00:00Why did people back in the day drip wax on envelopes to seal their letters?

00:04Well, it was actually to keep them safe.

00:06By sealing a letter with wax, they could make sure no one secretly opened it before it got to the right person.

00:12If someone tried to break the seal, the wax would crack, and the receiver would notice right away.

00:16Plus, the little design pressed into the wax showed that the letter was real and came from the sender.

00:21But these days, wax seals have a more personal meaning.

00:24People now use them to show care and emotion, sealing their letters or gifts with love, and decorating them beautifully before sending them off.