He Thought It Was a Shell. The Ocean Had Other Plans.

Well, friends, pull up a chair. Today’s lineup includes a tiny sea creature with a big attitude and an app that politely asks if you’ve expired. Nothing alarming—just the usual reminders that the world remains a strange place. — Doug Marlowe

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Today's Stories

He Thought It Was a Shell. The Ocean Had Other Plans.

A father enjoying shallow water in Sydney picked up what he assumed was a harmless shell. It turned out to be a blue-ringed octopus, a creature small enough to fit on a thumb and dangerous enough to shut a body down. At first, nothing hurt—then came numbness, slurred speech, and a fast lesson in marine biology. He survived, thankfully, but the episode is a reminder that nature doesn’t care what you think you’re holding. The ocean, it seems, prefers surprises.

A Chinese app made for people living alone has gone viral by asking a blunt question: are you dead? The idea is simple—miss too many check-ins, and your emergency contact gets a nudge. With solo living on the rise, many users find the honesty comforting, if a little dark. The developers are now charging a small fee and even softening the name for global use. It’s practical, slightly awkward, and very much a sign of the times.

If one of these made you pause, laugh, or quietly mutter “of course it did,” you’re not alone. Drop me a note anytime—misery loves company, but curiosity does just fine too. — Doug