85
/ 100
True
United States
The video discusses the complexity of the USPS logistics network, highlighting its vast operations, including the movement of 361 million pieces of mail daily, unique delivery methods like mules in Supai, Arizona, and helicopters in Alaska, and the non-public nature of zip code boundaries.
Infact verdict: True (85/100).
The claims about USPS operations are largely accurate based on the evidence. The USPS processes 361 million pieces of mail daily, has 38,451 postal facilities, and 42,924 ZIP codes. It does not publish ZIP code boundaries publicly, and there are about 140,000 blue mailboxes in the U.S. Mail delivery by mule in Supai, Arizona, is confirmed. However, the claim about sending a letter to an island near Russia for 82 cents lacks specific evidence regarding the destination and cost.
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Individual claims
94
True
Business
The United States Postal Service moves 361 million pieces of mail a day.
The claim is supported by USPS Postal Facts, which state that the USPS processes and delivers an average of 361 million pieces of mail daily. This is corroborated by multiple reliable sources.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
95
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
90
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
90
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
90
Weighted Total
94
Evidence Summary
2 web sources confirm USPS processes 361 million mail pieces daily.
50
Mixed
Business
For 82 cents, the USPS will take a letter to an island 2.5 miles from Russia.
While USPS offers international mail services for 82 cents, specific evidence about delivering to an island 2.5 miles from Russia is not found. The claim lacks detailed corroboration for this specific scenario.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
50
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
50
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
50
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
50
Weighted Total
50
Evidence Summary
USPS offers international mail for 82 cents, but specific destination details are unclear.
92
True
Business
The USPS has 38,451 postal facilities and 42,924 zip codes.
The claim is supported by reliable sources, including Wikipedia, which confirm the USPS has 38,451 postal facilities and 42,924 ZIP codes as of 2026.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
90
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
85
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
85
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
85
Weighted Total
92
Evidence Summary
Reliable sources confirm USPS has 38,451 facilities and 42,924 ZIP codes.
90
True
Business
The USPS does not publish zip code boundaries publicly.
The claim is supported by multiple sources stating that USPS does not publish ZIP code boundaries, which are compiled by third-party vendors.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
85
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
80
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
80
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
80
Weighted Total
90
Evidence Summary
Multiple sources confirm USPS does not publish ZIP code boundaries.
92
True
Business
There are about 140,000 blue mailboxes in the United States.
The claim is supported by multiple sources confirming there are approximately 140,000 blue mailboxes in the U.S. as of 2026.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
90
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
85
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
85
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
85
Weighted Total
92
Evidence Summary
Multiple sources confirm there are about 140,000 blue mailboxes in the U.S.
94
True
Business
In Supai, Arizona, mail is delivered by mule.
The claim is confirmed by reliable sources, including Wikipedia, stating that mail in Supai, Arizona, is delivered by mule due to its remote location.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
95
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
90
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
90
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
90
Weighted Total
94
Evidence Summary
Reliable sources confirm mail in Supai, Arizona, is delivered by mule.
