Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale.  This week, your curator Kara, has a tale about some oddball green kids!

Could a casual camping trip lead to an encounter with the supernatural?  Get ready for a deep dive into the eerie and unexplained as we explore the uncanny valley effect and pareidolia. We dissect the psychic staring effect, the Brocken Specter, and the haunting legends of the Dark Watchers in the Santa Lucia Mountains. With each topic, we weave in historical tidbits and personal reflections, making the strange and spooky feel surprisingly relatable.

Our final segments are packed with spine-chilling encounters and practical tips. Hear firsthand accounts of the Dark Watchers, those mysterious figures in the Californian wilderness, and discuss camping etiquette to ensure you leave no trace.

 We wrap up on a lighter note, sharing funny camping mishaps and inviting listeners to connect with us on social media. This episode is a rollercoaster of thrills, chills, and laughs, perfect for anyone looking to explore the unknown while staying grounded in the familiar.

Reference Shout Outs: 

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Watchers

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareidolia

• https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/8ctvni/the_dark_watchers_of_california/

• https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/dark-watchers-santa-lucia-mountains-california

• https://www.livescience.com/dark-watchers-california-optical-illusion.html

• https://dailyyonder.com/local-lore-dark-watchers-from-santa-lucia-mountains-of-california-onto-the-pages-of-classic-american-writers/2022/01/21/

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flight_(Steinbeck_story)

• https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/dark-watchers-santa-lucia-range-stories-steinbeck-16012812.php 

• https://www.thecut.com/article/the-psychology-of-feeling-like-youre-being-watched.html 

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychic_staring_effect 

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncanny_valley 

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Lucia_Range 

• https://earthsky.org/earth/what-is-the-brocken-spectre/

Each Week at the Oddity Shop, Your Curators Kara and Zach will bring you stories from Cryptids to Conspiracies, Cults to Curiosities, Myths to Mysteries, and so much more!

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