Murder or madness?

In this week’s newsletter, we investigate the death of a?master of horror, consider?Category 6 hurricanes; see why?Salem witch trials?transcended others; discover a?rise in strokes; figure out if?you are stressed?... and relax by scrolling down to guess ‘the Florence of the south.’

Murder or madness: What really killed Edgar Allan Poe?

Poe’s stature as a great American writer was clear even at the time of his death. But the circumstances surrounding his dramatic demise are still rife with unsolved mysteries. Why was the poet wearing clothes that weren’t his? Why was the New York writer in Baltimore to begin with?

Should we be preparing for Category 6 hurricanes?

At least five storms over the past decade would fit a new classification beyond Category 5—and engineers are working to figure out how to withstand them.

The Florence of the south?

Paging Michelangelo! Rich in honey-hued basilicas and elaborately decorated baroque cathedrals, this southern Italian city of is often regarded as the ”Florence of the South.” Where are we??

A. Bari

B. Barletta

C. Galatina

D. Lecce

E. Lucca?

These are the 6 best women's rain jackets

No matter how well you plan, weather can be unpredictable wherever you travel. It helps to have a lightweight, comfortable raincoat. Here are all our top picks, from the best budget women’s raincoat to the best packable jacket.?

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