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From sweeping landscapes to intricate buildings, Taiwan is an island nation that many tourists frequent.
That’s why it can seem odd that one of their most famous landmarks are two humble mailboxes.
But beyond it’s cute-looking tilt, they also tell a much deeper story.
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In 2015, a particularly bad one known as Typhoon Soudelor struck the island.
During the storm, a billboard got loose due to the heavy winds and hit the mailboxes.
While it bent their posts, it didn’t tear them down.
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Not only did they look adorable, but they were also a symbol of resilience and survival.
Social media quickly caught wind of these new landmarks and people began visiting them.
According toSoraNews24, the plaque reads: On August 8th, 2015, Typhoon Soudelor struck Taiwan.
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It was so painful in fact, we cant stand up anymore.
But we persevered: we didnt fall over after all.
Did we inspire you?
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Take a picture with us to remind yourselves that we are all survivors and can persevere no matter what.
The best part of this Taipei attraction is that the mailboxes are still operational.
The letters deposited there are even marked with a special stamp that depicts the famous Taiwanese tilted mailboxes.
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Instead of repairing them, authorities chose to install a plaque telling their story.
