62. The Kraken

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62. The Kraken

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Dec 17, 2019

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The Kraken is an epic cephalopod of Scandinavian myth that has haunted the dreams of sailors and early French zoologists for centuries. It guards its otherworldly secrets with its enormous tentacles of unimaginable size and it may seize you in its grasp if you aren't careful.

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Dec 17, 2019

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Cryptid Campfire explores the strange and unusual creatures that lurk in the shadows. From Bigfoot to Chupacabras we gather around a virtual campfire every week to talk about the beasts and monsters that share our planet. Visit us at www.cryptidcampfire.com

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