The story of the master thief, from Norwegian folklore, which will have you wondering what the difference is between a master thief and someone who exploits the laziness and ignorance of strangers in incredibly basic ways for their own gain. Also, being a good parent apparently means abandoning your kid in the forest?

The creature this week is the skolopendra, and it…might just be real.

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Music:

“Chainlink Melody” by Podington Bear
“Shines Through Trees” by Podington Bear
“Kitty in the Window” by Podington Bear
“Pinky” by Blue Dot Sessions
“Samara” by Podington Bear
“Talltell” by Blue Dot Sessions
“Seashore” by Podington Bear

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