SYSK Gets Weird Playlist: Dragons: As Real as Mermaids
Dragons aren’t real, but the myth is everywhere — and that’s the real mystery. From ancient snakes to mistranslated bees, the hosts of Stuff You Should Know unpack how humanity built a global monster out of fear, poetry, and poop.
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Josh and Chuck dive into the myt
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