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Messages in bottles relied entirely on river currents

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The ultimate lazy postal service involves writing a desperate note, sealing it in glass, and tossing it into flowing water. With absolutely no steering or guaranteed recipient, it is the historical equivalent of sending an email into the void and hoping for the best.

Messages in bottles relied entirely on river currents
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