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Antiarin and the Legend of the Upas Tree
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Antiarin and the Legend of the Upas Tree

Posted on . by Justin • 6 Comments

The upas tree is ripe with legends and myths, going so far as to say no one can get within 10 miles of it without dying. Explore the legends and science of the famed upas tree, here. Continue reading →

Oleander: Poisonous and Kind of a Dick
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Oleander: Poisonous and Kind of a Dick

Posted on . by Justin • 19 Comments

A mystery writer friend asked me about oleander, the evergreen shrub that thrives throughout the southern United States, a little while back. Being the smart-ass that I am, I asked her who she was planning to kill and she said a dog. What, what, what? Relax, it’s a dog in the mystery novel she’s writing. … Continue reading →

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