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The High Cost of Oversharing: A $10M Bitcoin Theft and a Life in Ruins

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In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, fortunes are made overnight—but they can vanish just as quickly. A chilling story shared by @DeFiRoze on X on May 15, 2025, serves as a stark reminder of the dangers lurking behind the allure of crypto wealth. A U.S.-based crypto investor lost $10 million in Bitcoin (BTC), saw his house go up in flames, and faced a violent crime that left a "body bag" in its wake—all because he couldn’t resist flaunting his success on social media. This blog dives deep into the incident, explores the growing risks of crypto-related crimes, and offers actionable advice to protect yourself in the digital age. The Incident: A Cautionary Tale of Crypto Wealth On May 15, 2025, @DeFiRoze  posted a thread on X detailing a harrowing incident in the U.S. The victim, a crypto investor who struck it rich during the 2021 bull run, lost everything in a single night. His story began with success: a 100x return on altcoins, founding crypto projects, and...

The Haunted Cottage of Esther Cox: A True Ghost Story from Amherst, Nova Scotia

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Welcome to the chilling tale of Esther Cox and the eerie events that unfolded in a quaint cottage in Amherst, Nova Scotia, during the late 1870s. Nestled in the picturesque village by the Bay of Fundy, this story of supernatural phenomena, mysterious occurrences, and a young woman’s torment will leave you questioning the boundaries between the living and the dead. Let’s step into the world of the Great Amherst Mystery. A Charming Village and a Cozy Cottage Amherst, Nova Scotia, is a charming village of about 3,000 residents, boasting four churches, an academy, a music hall, and thriving businesses like an iron foundry and a shoe factory. The town’s well-to-do homes are adorned with manicured lawns, ornamental trees, and vibrant flowerbeds. Among these stands a modest, yellow-painted, two-story cottage on Princes Street, home to Daniel Teed, a respected shoemaker, his wife Olive, their two young sons, Willie and George, and Olive’s sisters, Jane and Esther Cox. The cottage e...

Pope Leo XIV: The First American Pope – Robert Francis Prevost’s Historic Election

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On May 8, 2025, the world witnessed a historic moment in the Catholic Church as white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of the 267th pope. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old Chicago native, emerged as Pope Leo XIV, marking the first time an American has ascended to the papacy. This monumental event, announced with the traditional “Habemus Papam” by Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti, has captivated Catholics and non-Catholics alike. In this blog, we explore Pope Leo XIV’s background, his journey to the papacy, his views, and what his election means for the future of the Catholic Church. Who is Robert Francis Prevost? Born on September 14, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, Robert Francis Prevost grew up in a city known for its vibrant Catholic community. Of French, Italian, and Spanish descent, Prevost’s multicultural heritage reflects the global nature of the Church he now leads. He is a dual citizen of the United States and Peru, hav...