183: Lore and Lies

Some stories stick around because they leave people wondering what’s true. Others stick around because people want them to be true. Today, we’re diving into a few bizarre stories that captured people’s attention but ultimately didn’t hold up under scrutiny. And even though they’ve been debunked, they’re still pretty fascinating to look back on.Sources:Wikipedia, History, CNN, Telegraph, TimeSupport us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier!Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcastFollow us on Facebook at Off the Trails PodcastIf you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to include in a listener episode, send it to us at offthetrailspodcast@gmail.com  Please take a moment to rate and review our show, and a big thanks if you already have!**We do our own research and try our best to cross-reference reliable sources to present the most accurate information we can. Please reach out to us if you believe we have mispresented any information during this episode, and we will be happy to correct ourselves in a future episode.