Lizzie Borden Took An “Axe”

            If you grew up in the United States, or at least in Massachusetts, you’ve probably heard the old rhyme. Even if you don’t know the story of Lizzie Borden, at some point in time, probably on the school yard or in a classroom, you’ve most likely joined in. Lizzie Borden took an axe,And gaveContinue reading “Lizzie Borden Took An “Axe””

Ronald Clark O’Bryan: The Man Who Killed Halloween

We’ve all heard the old something being in our Halloween candy growing up. Razor blades and needles were the regular fears of parents and children, but poison has had its place as well. It is perhaps this urban legend that inspired Ronald Clark O’Bryan in 1974. His actions shook the nation and the ripple effects are still being felt in 2020.