66-Paul Bunyan: Truth in Advertising

66-Paul Bunyan: Truth in Advertising

You know how to make your stories completely resistant to any ridicule from a future podcaster? Make them as ridiculous as possible. The stories of Paul Bunyan arose from the camps of lumberjacks in the US in the 1880s, but he spread to be a nationwide symbol of American strength and a pioneer spirit. Except that a lot of what we know about Paul Bunyan might actually not be folklore, but stories made up to sell stuff. Also, if someone tells you to put something up your nose that feels like bees and lightning, just say no.

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365: Korean folklore: Goblin

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362: Chinese folklore: Broken

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361: English folklore: In a Pickle (jar)

361: English folklore: In a Pickle (jar)

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360: Leprechauns: Lucky

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359: Celtic Folklore: A Berry Good Day...for Murder?

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