A story from the Grimm brothers about three down-on-their-luck soldiers who get everything they could ever dream of and then do their absolutely best to lose it.

The extended creature of the week is a fearsome critter from Colorado - a land whale called the Slide Rock Bolter who exclusively eats tourists who care about the environment.

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Music:

"Little Door" by Podington Bear
"Broken Branch" by Podington Bear
"B7 Bomber" by Podington Bear
"Blur and Coalesce" by Podington Bear
"Moonglow" by Podington Bear

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