Legends 85: Down Under

Lore by Aaron Mahnke

Aug 3, 202626:57Society & Culture

The huge number of dangerous creatures in Australia is terrifying, for sure. But if the legends are true, there's a lot more to be afraid of than spiders and birds. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by...

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