Body snatchers, skinwalkers, goatmen, mimics, changelings, and of course, doppelgangers...OH MY! These creatures have captivated our imaginations for centuries, with tales of their existence passed down through generations. From ancient folklore to modern-day sightings, we'll explore the various legends and theories surrounding these elusive beings. Join us as we uncover the truth about these mysterious creatures and discover the hidden secrets they hold.

Resources //

• Tracing the Development of the Doppelgänger - Atlas Obscura

• heautoscopy - Wiktionary

• Mirrored-self misidentification

• Doppelganger | Description & Facts | Britannica

• Mimics, Changelings, Doppelgangers, oh my! What are your world's shapeshifters?

• You have a doppelganger and probably share DNA with them, new study suggests

• Pest controllers using facial recognition software to kill rats in people's homes

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EPISODE DRINK:

Santa's Little Helper Coffee Martini

• 2 oz Stoli vodka

• 1 oz strong coffee or espresso, cooled

• 1/2 oz coffee liqueur

• 1/2 oz Irish cream

• 1/2 oz simple syrup

• 1-2 oz shaved dark chocolate

1. Put half the shaved chocolate on a plate.

2. Fill martini glass with ice water to chill.

3. Add ice to a shaker and add cooled coffee, simple syrup, coffee liqueur, Irish cream, and vodka.

4. Dump chilled water from glass.

5. Wet the glass edges and roll in chocolate shavings.

6. Shake-a shake-a shake-a the shaker - hard enough so a foam is formed.

7. Strain quickly into CHILLED-RIMMED glass.

8. Sprinkle remaining chocolate shavings on top.