We're pouring cold water on old ideas in this episode: from why the population of Easter Island really declined and what makes a good urban legend.<br /><hr>

We're pouring cold water on old ideas in this episode: from why the population of Easter Island really declined and what makes a good urban legend.

We're pouring cold water on old ideas in this episode: from why the population of Easter Island really declined and what makes a good urban legend.<br>

Anthill 20: Myths

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