On this day in 1886, Robert Louis Stevenson unleashed Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde into the world — a gothic tale that explored the duality of human nature long before psychology had the words for it. The novella shocked Victorian readers with its twist: the respectable Dr. Jekyll and the violent Edward Hyde were the same man, battling for control of one body and one life.
Inspired by real figures like Deacon Brodie — upstanding citizen by day, criminal by night — and written in a feverish burst of creativity, the story became an instant classic. Its themes of temptation, secrecy, and the struggle between our better angels and darker impulses still resonate today. “Jekyll and Hyde” has even become shorthand for anyone who seems to switch personalities faster than the weather in Tillsonburg.
And let’s be honest — we all have a little Jekyll and Hyde in us. There’s the version of you that plans ahead… and the version that realizes the gas tank is nearly empty at the worst possible moment.
Here’s your Tillsonburg fuel update — keeping Hyde‑level chaos at bay:
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Pioneer: $117.9
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Esso: $117.9
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Shell: (Prices not available at time of publication)
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Petro Canada: $118.9
So whether today brings out your calm, collected Dr. Jekyll or your frantic, last‑minute Mr. Hyde, make sure your tank is topped up. A little fuel goes a long way toward keeping your day from transforming into something monstrous.
