We’re back again with another episode of Paranormal Optimist! In today’s episode we take a close look at the field of Cryptozoology. Find out why scientists want you to hate it, why you can blame Bigfoot for all your problems in life, and also why it actually might not be the worst thing in the world to study cryptids.
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Sources Cited in Today’s Episode:
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