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READ: Beyond Myth - The Intriguing Belief in Cryptids Among Us

In a world where the bizarre and the unexplained capture our imaginations, it's no surprise that cryptids, the elusive creatures that straddle the line between myth and reality, have a special place in our hearts—and, as it turns out, our beliefs. A fascinating study published in the International Journal of Communication dives into this phenomenon, revealing just how many of us believe that creatures like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster are really out there.

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Creature Feature Friday: The Wampus Cat

You may easily recognize Bigfoot’s enormous footprint in the mud, but what in the world (…or otherworld…) is leaving behind six-footed tracks? A legendary figure shrouded in mystery and mischief, one bizarre feline has been the subject of campfire stories and local legends for centuries. Let's pounce into the history and uncover some purr-tinent facts about the Wampus Cat in today’s Creature Feature Friday.

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Written Confession: The Beast of Oakley Manor

The following written confession was submitted via email: …Shortly after passing Oakley North houses and getting to where the woods were on both sides, I began hearing something large in the woods, walking as I would walk, and if I'd stop it would stop…

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Creature Feature Friday: Giant Sky Clams

It seems like UFOs are everywhere nowadays. Although many reports have yet to be identified, what if some of these UFOs have existed for decades because they are, in fact, large biological entities soaring through the skies - like, say, giant sky clams? Hear me out. Or rather, hear out the story of Don Wood Jr., whose incredible UFO account is one of extra-terrestrial proportions.

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Written Confession: The Proctor Valley Monster Takes Flight

The following written confession was shared via Reddit: Around 2005, right after college, I moved back to my home town San Diego. A lot of my friends still lived there so it was a super easy transitions. It was also super easy to find friends to go ghost hunting as we all loved to get creeped out. I am from Chula Vista so the legend of the Proctor Valley Monster was nothing new. It’s a folkloric story about a few different tropes….

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Creature Feature Friday: The Gumberoo

There are a lot of strange things you don’t want to encounter in the woods, and one of them includes a fat, bald exploding bear. The Gumberoo comes out of lumberjack legends, hailing from the foggy region along the Pacific Coast. It bears a resemblance to black bears, except that it is completely hairless but for its bristly beard and big eyebrows.

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VIDEO: Two Strange Unidentified Creatures Appear in Background of Throat Singer's Live TikTok Video

If you’ve been searching for strange creepy creatures in the woods, throat singing just may be the way to conjure them! Check out this odd video from @throatsingking on TikTok, who was filming a live video in some woods recently when he captured not only a deer who was drawn in by his unique singing, but two mysterious figures lurking in the background. Can you identify just who or what is enjoying his outdoor concert?

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LISTEN: The Macroaggressions Podcast #155 - On The Hunt For Cryptids | Tony Merkel

Tony joined The Macroaggressions Podcast with Charlie Robinson on August 29, 2021 to drop stories of adventures, cryptids, and encounters! Don’t miss #155 - On The Hunt For Cryptids | Tony Merkel: The host of the wildly popular podcast “The Confessionals”, Tony Merkel, stops by to share stories of some of his recent adventures while filming his new show, and what kind of creatures he had encounters with. From Bigfoot experiences and ghost stories to more terrifying interactions with Dogman and various cryptids, Tony has heard it all on his show where people share their experiences in a safe place free from judgment…

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Creature Feature Friday: Kushtaka, the 'Land Otter Man'

TODAY, April 30, The Confessionals Podcast and Anointed AK are dropping three new paranormal beard oil scents, in the form of Wendigo, Rake, and Kushtaka. While the two former creatures may be notorious enough to strike fear in your heart, the latter may not be so widely known. What IS Kushtaka… and just how frightening is it? Creature Feature Friday breaks the legend down!

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