From mythology to cryptids, today we talk about the most unscientific theories about the real world. Yes, we all know by now that Cher is a science nerd - even despite what her philosophy degree would make you think. Most of the episodes she’s written have been science based in some way. Not only is this episode not about anything factually accurate, it’s about that which straight up does not exist. No conspiracy theories here on The Gifted Kid Complex.

Cher’s word of the day: preternatural; /ˌpɹiː.təˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə)ɹ.əl/

1. existing outside of nature
2. exceeding what is natural or regular
3. inexplicable by ordinary means

Sources for this episode:

Myth and syncretism:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syncretism

Loveland Frog:

https://theportalist.com/the-loveland-frog

Ningen:

https://shimajournal.org/issues/v14n1/10.-Greenland-and-Hayward-Shima-v14n1.pdf

Mongolian Death Worm:

https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/strange-creatures/mongolian-death-worm.htm

Futakuchi-Onna:

https://yokai.com/futakuchionna/

Jersey Devil

:https://pinelandsalliance.org/learn-about-the-pinelands/pinelands-history-and-culture/the-jersey-devil-and-folklore/

Bake-Kujira:

https://yokai.com/bakekujira/

Leshy:

https://www.britannica.com/topic/leshy

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CREATOR/DIRECTOR, PRODUCER: Cher C.

CO-HOSTS, PRIMARY WRITER/RESEARCHERS: Cher C. and Teia C.

PRIMARY EDITOR: Cher C., SECONDARY EDITOR: Teia C.

AUDIO ENGINEER: Teia C.

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