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Today's episode is about the Lochness Monster.

I'm going to go through almost every piece of major evidence since the seventh century

that may support the existence of this strange being. And don't think that this episode

will sound like some boring courtroom transcript.

You're going to hear some stories about the Lochness Monster

that will shock you, amaze you, and amuse you.

I was honestly surprised at how interesting the history of the Lochness monster was.

Now, what you'll hear today will not fully prove the existence of the Lochness Monster,

and neither will it fully disprove the existence of this creature.

You get to listen and make up your own mind.

Now, I know you're wondering,

Harris, where do you stand on this hot topic?

Some of the evidence in this episode gives me hope that the Lochness monster exists.

And as you'll hear, several pieces of historical evidence were later revealed to be pure hoaxes.

So, I'm also a little bit doubtful.

Feel free to call me a waffle and pour some syrup on me.

I'm just undecided.

There may just be a simple reason why the creature is so hard to photograph.

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