There are few things more wholesome than mailing someone a letter. Just something about signing your name, licking the envelope, and placing it in the mailbox as it awaits its destination.

It's cute, right? Cute until you're making threats in said letter. You can probably see where this is going.

Mailing a letter in Idaho is not illegal. Why did this man get arrested?

Buckle up, buckaroos! Let's see if you can figure it out before you get to the payoff.

A 34-year-old Kootenai County man has been sentenced to five years in jail after simply sending a letter in the mail. The problem is, the letter included a threat sent to Idaho Governor Brad Little, concerning a North Idaho Judge.

For the record, you very much cannot threaten someone in a letter through the mail. Notice how the dude landed himself in jail? That's what happens man. That's what happens.

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You probably feel like you have a good grasp on what you can and cannot send through the mail, right? Yeah, we felt the same way.

That being said, it definitely couldn't hurt to go over this list of some items that you may believe you can mail all willy nilly, but you absolutely cannot.

Don't risk it for any type of biscuit.

Items That Can't Be Shipped Via U.S. Mail

It's illegal to ship these items by mail in Massachusetts and throughout the rest of the country.

Gallery Credit: Jesse Stewart

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Lol. We love the internet. Just when you think you've seen it all.

The fact that someone took the time to tabulate which cities get the most mail-carriers bitten by dogs gives us hope for the future.

30 Worst Cities For Dogs Biting Mail Carriers

The U.S. Postal Service has released a list of the worst cities in the country for mail carriers being attacked by dogs while on their routes.

Gallery Credit: Rob Carroll

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