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Ancient Trade Found Underwater
- Archaeologists found 9,000-year-old obsidian flakes beneath Lake Huron that originated from Oregon.
- The underwater find hints at long-distance connections that would have been missed without diving into the lake.
Stump Pond's Unseen Beast
- Stump Pond in southern Illinois produced repeated reports of a powerful creature knocking boats and surfacing like a giant snake.
- Attempts to drain and stun the pond in 1968 only produced a large catfish, leaving the bigger sightings unexplained and rooted in local lore.
Question The Spread Of Local Tales
- Consider how stories spread and shape perception before assuming a creature explains every sighting.
- Treat local legends as cultural echo chambers that amplify rare events into enduring myths.