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A paper lock kept secret letters safe from prying eyes

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15 April 2024

A paper lock kept secret letters safe from prying eyes

Imagine it's the late 16th century. You're an English spy in Venice, and you have a secret message for the Queen. It will take weeks for a letter to reach London by sea and land. Sealed envelopes don't exist yet. So, how can you be sure no one will read your message before it arrives?

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