Note to future self

Engineers refurbishing Scotlandrsquos Corsewall Lighthouse unearthed a 132yearold surprise tucked inside its walls a message in a bottle penned by the lighthouse keepers and engineers of 1892The team stumbled upon the glass time capsule while modernising the very Fresnel lens described in the note Written in quill ink the letter listed the original crew who upgraded the lighthouse in 1892 detailing their monthlong effort to relight the beaconmdasha task the presentday engineers coincidentally found themselves replicatingThe vessel containing a message from 1892Finding such a precise nod from the past gave the renovators a sense of connection like receiving a centuryold ldquojob well donerdquo The bottle had remained undisturbed in the wall cavity waiting for its moment to shine again during this new chapter of lighthouse preservationFor lighthouse keeper Barry Miller and the team the message from history is a testament to the enduring craftsmanship of those who came before Inspired by this timetraveling communication the crew has decided to leave their own note creating a modern echo for future renovatorsThe vessel is a bit worn down but it still intact in its condition after 132 yearsIn an age of satellites and digital navigation this lighthouse and its storied past remain essential to maritime safety And now thanks to a dusty old bottle its legacy carries onmdashilluminating not just the coastline but also the timeless human connection through shared purposeWelcome to the rat robo raceLaibo 2 a South Korean robot makes history by completing a marathon setting a new benchmark for robotic enduranceLaibo 2 a quadruped robot from South Korea has become the first to complete a full marathon on a single charge Developed by Professor Hwangbo Jeminrsquos team at KAIST the 42kg robot tackled the 42195km Sangju Dried Persimmon Marathon in just under 4 hours and 20 minutesPICODDITY CENTRALNavigating steep hills and crowded paths Laibo 2 used AIpowered systems to store kinetic energy and optimize power consumption Equipped with advanced sensors and cameras it overcame previous failures achieving a feat that sets a new standard for robotic endurance With upgrades boosting its range to 67 km in ideal conditions Laibo 2 surpasses even Boston Dynamicsrsquo Spot in battery autonomyNext the team plans to enhance its performance for rugged and disasterprone terrains pushing the boundaries of what quadruped robots can achieve From a failed attempt last year to marathon glory Laibo 2 is setting a pace no robot has matched beforeA creepy guestA spinechilling optical illusion on a plane has social media users freaking out A creepy image of a mustachioed passenger with a giant googly eye had viewers comparing it to an alien However sharpeyed users quickly solved the mysterymdashitrsquos not an extraterrestrial but a person with a hoodie on backward and a headphone creating the eerie effectStole my soleA kindergarten in Japan faced a puzzling shoe thief only to discover the culprit was a mischievous weasel Security cameras caught the furry bandit swiping 15 lightweight canvas shoes leaving kids and teachers both relieved and amused Though the stolen shoes remain missing protective nets now guard the cubbiesHersquos just a lsquoChill GuyrsquoPicXThe lsquoChill Guyrsquo meme featuring a relaxed anthropomorphic dog wearing casual clothes with a smirk on his face has taken the Internet by storm Captions like ldquoIrsquom just a chill guyrdquo alongside the meme are gaining traction being adopted by individuals and brands alike Interestingly a token inspired by the meme reached a 405 million market cap illustrating its deeprooted cultural impactThe next Moo DengAva a threeyearold golden tiger at Chiang Mai Night Safari has captivated the Internet Her social media debut sparked massive online engagement with thousands of likes and shares Ava is part of a rare tiger variant characterized by a stunning golden coat resulting from a recessive genetic trait Avarsquos striking green eyes and friendly demeanor have made her a crowd favorite