Welcome to Episode 213: The Hitchhiker Effect! When billionaire Robert Bigelow purchased Skinwalker Ranch in the 1990s, he never dreamed that one day he would have taxpayer funding to study its paranormal phenomena, but that is exactly what happened. As scientists, researchers, and journalists flocked to Skinwalker to observe the otherworldly activity firsthand, they began to notice something curious: the phenomena were not confined to the ranch. Instead, supernatural entities such as orbs, UFOs, shadow people, and dog men began infiltrating the homes of some of the scientists. This curious activity would come to be known as “The Hitchhiker Effect”, and while it may seem unbelievable, it is very, very real. People of all ages, genders, races, and religions can become unwitting targets of the effect, and unfortunately there’s no known cure. Join us on this wild episode of LGH as we take you through the ins and outs of The Hitchhiker Effect, complete with first-person interviews!

TIME STAMPS

00:00:00 - INTRO / HOUSEKEEPING

00:03:45 - PART I: YOU’VE BEEN HITCHHIKED

00:28:00 - ADORE ME AD

00:30:00 - PART II: SKINWALKER RANCH (INTERVIEW!)

00:49:00 - APOSTROPHE AD

00:50:10 - PART III: EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE (INTERVIEW!)

01:12:00 - REMI AD

01:14:00 - PART IV: WHAT DO THE EXPERTS SAY?

01:36:30 - BLISSY AD

01:37:40 - PART V: FINAL THOUGHTS & THEORIES

01:48:00 - CLOSING CREDITS

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Led by a fearless Ernest Shackleton, the goal of this expedition is nothing short of legendary: to be the first humans to cross the entire Antarctic continent and reach the South Pole! But what follows would be anything but expected. This is not only an unimaginable tale of survival and isolation, but it’s also a warning of supernatural phenomena that haunts the planet’s least populated continent, even today. Is Antarctica empty because of a harsh climate and lonely location, or is there something else more sinister keeping humanity away? Today’s episode will divulge all of The Shackleton Expedition’s findings- haunted survival records, ghosts, aliens, the occult, and even a Nazi conspiracy theory—this is one trip you will never forget. Buckle up kids because today we are talking about The Ernest Shackleton Expedition!

TIME STAMPS

00:00:00 - INTRO

00:15:54 - FACTOR AD 

00:17:13 - THE RACE TO THE SOUTH POLE

00:27:41 - NUTRAFOL AD

00:29:25 - THE LEGEND OF THE BISCUIT

00:48:53 - MIRACLE MADE AD

00:50:52 - THE ENDURANCE

01:01:07 - BETTER HELP AD

01:03:00  - THE GREAT ESCAPE

01:41:47 - DONOR SHOUTOUTS & SECRET PASSWORD

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SOURCES:

[1] https://www.history.com/news/shackleton-endurance-survival

[2] https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/shackleton/1914/timeline.html

[3] https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2004/aug/22/arts.artsnews

[4] South by Ernest Shackleton

[5] https://archive.org/details/enduranceshackl000lans/page/1/mode/1up

[6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFApo9FefeU

[7]https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2019/04/penguins-southern-ocean-explorers-best-friend/586189/

[8] https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2657121/Pictured-Antarctica-seen-colour-century-ago-remarkable-images-taken-photographer-accompanied-explorers-Sir-Ernest-Shackleton-Douglas-Mawson.html

[9]https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/shackletons-death-legacy#:~:text=Dr%20Alexander%20Macklin%2C%20who%20was,He%20died%20quite%20suddenly.

MUSIC:

[1] The Star Spangled Banner | Copyright Free | National Anthem Of The USA

[2] Creepy Doll Mix and Dark Piano Mix by Michael Byrnes

[3] No Copyright Halloween Spooky Haunted Background Music / Halloween 2024

[5] “Elevator” - Local Forecast License Dar Golan - Elevator Music - Royalty free music, “Elevator Music (Royalty Free, Infinite Loop)” by Dar Golan, free download link here: https://www.dargolan-free.com/funny-music

[6] “MAGIC TRANSITION SOUND - NO COPYRIGHT” BY SOUND TRUST, LINK: Magic Transition Sound No Copyright

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Welcome to Episode 211: Neanderthal on a Stick aka the Belarusian Bigfoot! Belarus is a landlocked country with a rich history and even richer folklore. Famous for its flat terrain with over 11,000 lakes and 20,000 rivers, the country is perhaps best known for its vast forests which cover about 40% of the nation. Inside these forests and bodies of water, a multitude of folkloric entities are known to lurk, such as: Leshy, rusalki, hartsuks, zheuzhyk, Lazavik, Zlydzens, and much, much more. But in August of 2012, a Belarusian man named Alexander met with something that left him altogether puzzled. Join us as we learn about the “Neanderthal on a stick” aka “The Belarusian Bigfoot”.

TIME STAMPS

00:00:00 NAT IS IN LABOR!

00:05:00 ADORE ME AD

00:06:30 PART I: BELARUSIAN FOLKLORE

00:20:00 PENROSE HILL AD

00:22:00 PART II: OPERATION WINTERZAUBER

00:32:00 BLISSY AD

00:33:30 PART III: NEANDERTHAL ON A STICK

00:39:54 PART IV: THE THEORIES

01:27:00 CLOSING CREDITS

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[4] Belarusian Folk Song “The Gray Horse” by Kozak Family Trio, link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Wf0D2Fvo3I 

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KEYWORDS: Horror, scary, storytelling, cryptid, legend, urban legend, haunted, haunting, ghost, creature, demon, angel, death, heaven, afterlife, reddit, 4chan, TikTok, Tumblr, spooky, paranormal, supernatural, alien, UFO, UAP, Underwater, Ocean, Sea, Lake, River, Water, Mysterious, Extraterrestrial, War, Story, True, Real, Real Life, True Life, Belarus, Belarusian, Bigfoot, Monster

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Welcome to Episode 210.5: Listener Stories #33! This is the episode where our Haunties (aka listeners) write in with their first-person spooky tales of cryptids, ghosts, curses, and aliens AND where Nat & Aly unbox fan mail sent by listeners just like YOU. This week, we unbox mail on Patreon from: Rachel V., Kris & Aly, Abby M., Anonymous, & Brian G.! Listener stories from this week’s episode include: a football field-sized UFO sighting, a misty figure of a woman crawling on the floor, demented faces in the mirrors of childhood photos, hospital hauntings, grandma ghosts, sleep paralysis, skunk glitches, exorcisms, and more! Some of the listeners whose stories are featured in this episode include: Hayden, Johanna, Jack V, Zoe S, Christine C, Molly J, Bex, Chase N, Megan B, Rita, and Sarah J!

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TIME STAMPS

00:00:00 - INTRO / HOUSEKEEPING

00:07:00 - MIRACLE MADE AD

00:09:00 - LISTENER STORIES BEGINS

00:34:00 - APOSTROPHE AD

00:37:00 - LISTENER STORIES CONTINUES

00:58:00 - NURTURE LIFE AD

01:00:00 - LISTENER STORIES CONTINUES

01:52:00 - CLOSING CREDITS

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[3]“[No Copyright Music] Bossanova Music _ Today's Diary” by Chiro aka 부구미 BuGuMi on Youtube, link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NwW5oPwaGo

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KEYWORDS: Horror, scary, storytelling, cryptid, legend, urban legend, haunted, haunting, ghost, creature, demon, angel, death, heaven, afterlife, reddit, 4chan, TikTok, Tumblr, spooky, paranormal, supernatural, alien, UFO, UAP, Underwater, Ocean, Sea, Mysterious, Extraterrestrial, War, Listener Stories, Stories, Story, Listener, Fan, E-mails, True, Real, Real Life, True Life

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In another chaotic (yet educational) installment of LGH, we get our fill of all sorts of haunted loot as we claw our way through the legends to search for lost WWII era gold! Join us as Nat leads Aly on a historical adventure to investigate a rabbit hole so deep it allegedly involves a dictator, a rogue treasure hunter, and even the CIA! This isn’t just another tale of shiny things waiting to be found- it’s a story of war, betrayal, hauntings, and a possible government conspiracy. Buckle the f up Haunties, because today we’re talking about *Yamashita’s Cursed Treasure.*

TIME STAMPS

00:00:00 - INTRO

00:04:30 - THE LEGEND OF YAMASHITA’S GOLD

00:14:05 - BLISSY AD

00:16:19 - OPERATION GOLDEN LILY

00:27:04 - REMI AD

00:30:36 - YAMASHITA’S SURRENDER

00:38:28 - TREASURE HUNTERS

00:46:02 - BETTER HELP AD

00:48:27 - ROGELIO ROXAS

00:54:10 - NUTRAFOL AD

00:57:18 - THE GOLDEN BUDDAH SAGA

01:10:14 - THE MARCOS FAMILY WEALTH

01:14:41- THE CURSE

01:18:00 - GOVERNMENT CONSPIRACIES AND COVER UPS

01:30:11 - FINAL THOUGHTS AND THEORIES

01:32:00 - DONOR SHOUTOUTS AND SECRET PASSWORD

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SOURCES

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamashita%27s_gold

[2] https://news.artnet.com/art-world/ferdinand-marcos-art-trial-1258997

[3] Supreme Court of Hawaii, 'Roxas v. Marcos', 1996.

[4]https://www.vice.com/en/article/what-ever-happened-imelda-marcos-3000-pairs-shoes-philippines/

[5] https://law.justia.com/cases/hawaii/supreme-court/1998/20606-2.html

[6] Michael Ocampo, 'Yamashita’s Gold and the Curse of the Spirits', Philippine Folklore Journal, 1998.

[7] Gen. Yamashita Sentenced to Death by Hanging and other Japanese criminals too

[8] https://www.history.com/news/wwii-yamashita-treasure-roxas-marcos-gold-buddha

[9]https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/635251/legendary-yamashita-treasure-resurfaces/story/

[10]https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4093712/Yamashita-Treasure-hidden-Japanese-soldiers-uncovered-Philippines-WWII.html

[11]https://metrocdodev.com/2024/03/14/4-trapped-dead-in-a-cave-in-bukidnon-looking-for-yamashita-treasure/

[12]https://www.areasgrey.com/tag/treasure-hunters/

[13]https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/gallery/imelda-marcos-shoes-dresses-photos-1236419125/imelda-marcos-furs/

MUSIC:

[1]No Copyright Halloween Spooky Haunted Background Music / Halloween 2024

[2]The Scary Werewolf Game Menu Theme Music - No Copyright

[3] Creepy Doll Mix & LGH Dark Piano by Michael Byrnes

KEYWORDS: Yamashita, Japanese Imperial Army, Operation Golden Lily, Yakuza, Tunnels, WWII, WW2, loot, gold, golden buddha, rogelio roxas, marcos ferdinand, dictator, government conspiracy, cia, cover up, joe rogan, imelda marcos, exile, lawsuit, occult, secret, treasure, philippines, pacific, war crimes, bataan death march, history, paranormal, curse, true crime, murder, POW,

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Welcome to “Episode 209: The Red Ghost”. In Eagle Rock, Arizona 1883, a woman was trampled to death by what was described as a hoofed beast with red hair being ridden by a devilish skeleton cowboy. Decades passed, and more sightings of the fearsome specter were observed throughout Arizona. Some claimed the creature flew, others claimed it trampled all who stood in its way, and still others thought it might be the Devil himself or one of his horsemen, but when the mystery was finally solved in the 1890s, the truth would prove to be stranger than fiction. Join us on this Wild West adventure as we dissect the tall tale of “The Red Ghost”.

TIME STAMPS

00:00:00 - HOUSEKEEPING

00:02:00 - PART I: LAWLESSNESS

00:09:00- APOSTROPHE AD

00:10:50 - PART I CONTINUES

00:18:30 - PART II: THE RED GHOST

00:23:00 - MIRACLE MADE AD

00:24:50 - PART II CONTINUES

00:42:00- ADORE ME AD

00:45:00 - PART II CONTINUES

00:52:00 - PART III: SOLVED

01:07:00 - FACTOR AD

01:13:00 - JAKE & THE CAMEL 

01:18:00 - FINAL THOUGHTS

01:31:00 - CLOSING CREDITS

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[1]“MAGIC TRANSITION SOUND - NO COPYRIGHT” BY SOUND TRUST, LINK: https://bit.ly/4gI8GoZ 

[2] “Short Western Music [Sound Effect]” by Free Sound Effects, link: https://bit.ly/3QJKDM9 

[3] Song: Cesare Rides Again

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[4]“(Free) Horror Ambiance - Ominous Background Music” by ESN Productions, link: https://bit.ly/4k6UTLw 

[5] “Casa Bossa Nova” by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com/

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KEYWORDS: Horror, creepy, spooky, scary, storytelling, halloween, cryptid, legend, urban legend, haunted, haunting, ghost, creature, monster, reddit, 4chan, TikTok, Tumblr, spooky, paranormal, supernatural, alien, internet, mystery, curse, cursed, crime, true crime, folklore, mysterious, unsolved, unresolved, history

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The Hotel Zaza collection prides itself on offering luxury and upscale ambiance as part of their guest experience... So why is Room 322 described as a tiny “goth dungeon closet” adorned with missing carpet, creepy skull art, handmade paintings, chains, a random framed executive’s business headshot, and a possible two-way mirror? Join us this week as Nat razzle dazzles Aly with a PowerPoint Presentation that leaves us all wondering, “What’s up with Room 322?”

TIME STAMPS

00:00:00 - HOTEL ZAZA

00:18:00 - FIRSTLEAF AD

00:20:54 - MORE CONCEPT SUITES 

00:30:38 - BLISSY AD

00:33:55 - ROOM 322

00:44:55 - STANFORD FINANCIAL GROUP

00:50:47 - APOSTROPHE AD

00:53:20 - SKULL AND BONES SECRET CLUB

01:11:00 - NATURE SAGE AD

01:13:35 - THE SKULL AND BONES CONSPIRACY

01:27:22 - OTHER THEORIES

02:03:13 - PATREON DONOR SHOUTOUTS & SECRET PASSWORD

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SOURCES:

[1]https://www.reddit.com/r/houston/comments/18pt71/zaza_insiders_question_whats_up_with_room_322/

[2]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skull_and_Bones

[3]https://www.chron.com/life/article/the-story-behind-zaza-s-goth-dungeon-closet-4288247.php

[4]http://swamplot.com/no-says-hotel-zaza-room-322-isnt-an-expensive-bondage-dungeon-for-creeps-its-just-different/2013-02-22/

[5]https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/bayarea/news/article/Former-Executives-of-Stanford-Financial-Group-9537116.php

[6]https://www.reuters.com/article/world/former-stanford-group-president-settles-sec-fraud-charges-idUSBRE87U1BA/

[7]https://theweek.com/articles/528748/shadowy-world-skull-bones

[8]https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/di4r0u/resolved_i_think_ive_finally_put_the_final_nail/

[9]https://www.vice.com/en/article/houston-hotel-zazas-room-322-has-got-the-internet-freaking-out/

MUSIC

[1] The Scary Werewolf Game Menu Theme Music - No Copyright

Track name: "Fantasy Ambience"

[2 No Copyright Halloween Spooky Haunted Background Music / Halloween 2024

Credits:

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KEYWORDS: Hotel Zaza, Room 322, Reddit Conspiracy, Haunted, Unsolved, Skull and Bones, Bonesmen, Urban Legend, Viral, Concept Suites, Stanford Financial Group, 2008 Financial Crisis, George Bush, Blackrock, Creepy, Yale, Secret Society, The Freemasons, Mason, The Friars, Fraternity, Sorority, The Tomb, SEC fraud, dungeon, two way mirror, vice, houston, texas, luxury hotel, occultism, occult, ritual

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It’s the Season 7 Premiere!! Welcome, Haunties, to “Episode 207: The Alien Photo That Shut Down 4Chan”. On February 22, 2017, a photograph supposedly depicting an alien was posted to 4Chan’s paranormal board, /x/. The post was entitled “24489 Taken approximately 24 miles northwest of Luke Air Force Base Phoenix Arizona Lab H4C”. The picture was online for no more than 30-60 seconds at most before, without warning, the entire 4Chan website crashed and went offline. Since then, hundreds of threads have sprang forth on Reddit, 4Chan, Facebook, Quora, Instagram, TikTok, and more as internet sleuths try to track down the photo and determine its legitimacy. Join us on this wild season opener as we fall down an internet rabbit hole, examine potential recreations of the photo, and even interview a 4Channer who was there when the original post went down!

TIME STAMPS

00:00:00 - HOUSEKEEPING

00:04:00 - THE 2016 TO 2017 SHIFT

00:11:12 - REMI AD

00:14:28 - 4CHAN

00:31:34 - BETTER HELP AD

00:32:55 - DESCRIPTIONS OF THE POST

00:44:13 - NUTRAFOL AD

00:45:44 - ALIEN SIGHTINGS IN ARIZONA

01:01:12 - MIRACLE MADE AD

01:03:28 - PHOTOS

01:17:00 - THEORIES

01:24:45 - INTERVIEW

01:39:00 - CLOSING CREDITS

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BACKGROUND MUSIC

[1]“MAGIC TRANSITION SOUND - NO COPYRIGHT” BY SOUND TRUST, LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNHMu3Upgu4

[2]“(Free) Horror Ambiance - Ominous Background Music” by ESN Productions, link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAO3x-Uhfoo

[3]“[No Copyright Music] Bossanova Music _ Today's Diary” by Chiro aka 부구미 BuGuMi on Youtube, link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NwW5oPwaGo

[4]“Elevator” - Local Forecast

License Dar Golan - Elevator Music - Royalty free music, “Elevator Music (Royalty Free, Infinite Loop)” by Dar Golan, free download link here: https://www.dargolan-free.com/funny-music 

[5] “Scary Forest Ambiance” by Royalty Free Sounds, link to purchase license to the music like we did: https://www.dl-sounds.com/royalty-free/scary-forest-ambience/

[6] Ghost Stories Incorporated - Premium Horror Tracks Vol. 2 - 05 Pendulum Suite - “The Evil Pianist” purchased here: https://ghoststoriesincorporated.bandcamp.com/album/premium-horror-tracks-volume-2

KEYWORDS: Horror, scary, storytelling, halloween, cryptid, legend, urban legend, haunted, haunting, ghost, creature, reddit, 4chan, TikTok, Tumblr, spooky, paranormal, supernatural, alien, internet, mystery, curse, cursed, crime, true crime, folklore, urban legend, mystery, mysterious, unsolved, unresolved, history

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Welcome to the Season 6 Finale Q&A Episode, Haunties! Join Nat & Aly as they recap the season, unbox fanmail, and answer the questions that YOU submitted! This episode features fanmail from: Joie and Jessie, Jaccaud, Wolfgang R., Nezumi N., Ronnie D., Scared All The Time, Ruby V., Meg R., Traci K. Designs, Gaby W., Becca R., Perry I., Doc Spookems, and John T.! LGH wishes everyone who has been a part of our 2024 a very happy holiday season and an even better New Year. We’ll see you all in February 2025 for the Season 7 Premiere! 

TIME STAMPS

00:00:00 - INTRO/PERSONAL HAUNTINGS

00:03:56 - RAFFLE WINNERS

00:08:15 - PATREON RECAP

00:17:26 - FUM AD

00:22:11 - UNBOXING FAN MAIL BEGINS

00:29:07 - NUTRAFOL AD

00:48:05 - MIRACLE MADE AD

00:50:40 - Q&A BEGINS

00:60:53 - OLLIE AD

01:55:42 - DONOR SHOUTOUTS & SECRET PASSWORD

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Some of the most beloved Christmas traditions are derivative of Pagan Winter Solstice practices; However, what can be said about that jolly bearded man donning a red suit, led by a band of magical flying reindeer? Where exactly did Santa Claus come from and who or what is he? In the final conspiracy themed episode of the 2024 season, Nat pushes Aly headfirst into a task most are too afraid to tackle: the Santa Claus Conspiracy. For this Christmas special, we will prove that Jolly Old St. Nicholas is in fact a real guy with a real team of magical reindeer that will absolutely be flying to your home on Christmas Eve...that is unless you have been naughty!

TIME STAMPS

00:00:00 - INTRO 

00:15:40 - MIRACLE MADE AD

00:18:15 - STORY BEGINS

00:27:50 - APOSTROPHE AD

00:30:17 - HISTORY OF ST. NICK

00:46:46 - FIRST LEAF AD

00:49:05 - AMANITA MUSCARIA AND TRIPPING REINDEER

00:56:51 - BILT AD

00:58:42 - PSYCHEDELIC TELEPATHY

01:03:18 - SAMI SHAMAN GIFTS

01:14:56 - TOLKIEN’S LETTERS FROM FATHER CHRISTMAS

01:21:15 - THEORIES

01:32:57 - DONOR SHOUTOUTS

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SOURCES:

[1]https://mhscattalk.com/7572/showcase/conspiracy-column-is-santa-claus-real/

[2]https://theconversation.com/teleporting-and-psychedelic-mushrooms-a-history-of-st-nicholas-santa-and-his-helpers-107884

[3]https://britishheritage.com/art-culture/letters-father-christmas-jrr-tolkien

[4]https://www.theonering.com/letters-from-father-christmas/

https://www.livescience.com/42077-8-ways-mushrooms-explain-santa.html

[5]https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/2loa38/i_saw_santa/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

MUSIC

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8KbrohBzRY

[2]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl7Pd1qRSDg 

[3] Creepy Doll Mix and LGH Dark Piano by Michael Byrnes

[4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP1Er3W6Zk8 

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Credits:

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KEYWORDS: Sami, Reindeer, Lavvu, Finland, Arctic Circle, Siberia, Shaman, Amanita Muscaria, Fly Agaric, Psychedelic Time Travel, Telepathy, Mystery, Conspiracy, Tradition, Winter Solstice, Teepee, Folklore, Fairytale, Coca-Cola, Urine, Creepy, History, Yule, Nordic, Saturnalia, Tolkien Father Christmas, Tulpa, Ghost, Paranormal, Supernatural, Unsolved

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