If there’s one surefire way to put a damper on summer fun, it’s with Red Tide. Unfortunately, it’s here in Florida, and people are wondering if it’s really an issue. It’s deadly to sea life, especially fish, but how does it affect people?

This article discusses what you need to know about Florida’s current Red Tide situation and when scientists expect it to ease up.

What is Red Tide?

Red Tide is a highly concentrated spike in harmful algae. These algae are typically in the Gulf of Mexico at all times; however, the levels are so low that it is not normally harmful. …

Have you ever seen a movie and left the theatre inspired to try a new hobby, become a superhero, or even just get a new pet? You’re not the only one. After the re-release of 101 Dalmatians, thousands of people ran out to buy the adorable spotted dogs. Little did they know, they were contributing to a massive Dalmatian genocide, and the second wave is yet to come.

This article takes a look at what happened the last time Americans were inspired to mass buy Dalmatians, why Dalmatians aren’t for everyone, and how you can help!

101 Dalmatians Inspired Genocide

In 1998, a pot of poisoned curry was served at a Japanese summer festival. Four people, including two children, died. More than sixty others suffered before recovering.

This is the story of how one woman’s bitterness led to the poisoning of an entire village, and how the circumstantial evidence was enough to lead to a death sentence.

The Crime

On July 25th, 1998, sixty-seven people fell ill with arsenic poisoning at a summer festival in Wakayama, Japan. Unfortunately, four of those people died.

Once police and investigators arrived on the scene, the poisoning was linked to a communal pot of curry. After…

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On November 29, 2020, two children were stabbed and decapitated by their father. The remaining two children were forced to view their siblings’ bodies over a course of five days.

Lancaster, California Mayor Parris commented that the pandemic had led to increased stress and desperation among citizens. This is the disturbing, true story of what happens when that stress reaches a breaking point.

“A Kind and Gentle Man”

According to friends, clients, and associates, Maurice Jewel Taylor Sr. was described as a “kind and gentle” man. They were shocked by the violent crime that happened within his home.

However, some clients reported that Maurice was…

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On January 7th, 2021, Trevor Marquis Rowe zipped his girlfriend’s 10-month-old daughter into a backpack and left her in the trunk of his car where she died. Sadly, child protective services had been called three times before the murder to no avail.

This is the heartbreaking story of how neglect and unheeded cries for help led to the death of Marion Jester-Montoya.

Red Flags

Trevor Marquis Rowe is a 27-year-old Lubbock citizen with a history of neglect. Before his arrest, he lived with his own children, his girlfriend, and her 10-month-old infant daughter, Marion Jester-Montoya. …

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In October of 1997, two schoolgirls were brutally killed less than two miles from home. Their murders remain two of the most notorious in Australia to this day.

This is the horrifying story of how a weekend camping trip in a “safe” area ended in a terrible fate for Lauren Barry and Nichole Collins.

A Birthday Weekend

On Labor Day weekend in 1997, 14-year-old Lauren Barry and 16-year-old Nichole Collins decided to spend the weekend at White Rock, near the Bega, in Australia. …

Like many people, I’ve started to go a bit stir crazy during the restrictions of the pandemic. However, I’ve found the secret sauce; the way to give that itch to travel a good scratch from the comfort of your home…

It’s postcard swaps!

Postcard swapping is a great way to learn about other places, share your own experiences, create lasting friendships, and have fun. By the end of this article, you’ll be a postcard swap expert and can get started too!

Why Postcard Swap?

Why get started with postcard swapping as a hobby? …

“This Satan’s drink is so delicious that it would be a pity to let the infidels have exclusive use of it.” — Pope Clement VIII

In the 1600s, coffee was called “Satan’s drink” and heavily frowned upon by Catholic Europe. That all changed when Pope Clement VIII had his first cup of joe.

There’s no doubt that coffee has an interesting history stemming from Turkey all the way to Italy before it was embraced as a morning staple.

A Dangerous Drink

Although popular among the citizens of 17th century Turkey, coffee is a drink that has a history of being outlawed.

Sultan Murad…