A Massive Star-Forming Gas Cloud Close to Earth, 3 Million Year Old Tools Unearthed & TDIH: The First Adhesive Postage Stamp

A massive star-forming gas cloud has been discovered strangely close to Earth. Plus, ancient tools discovered in Kenya are more than 3 million years old. On This Day in History, we examine the Penny Black stamp, the world’s first adhesive postage stamp, and its impact on communication. Massive star-forming cloud found strangely close to Earth Ancient stone tools found in Kenya made by early humans Researchers find 3-million-year-old tools in Kenya, showing development of human ancestors Penny Black stamp guide Stanley Gibbons: Penny Black Royal Mint Museum: Penny Black Postal Museum: The Penny Black Stamp First Known Piece of Mail Sent Using a Stamp Goes to Auction Contact the show: coolstuffcommute@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices