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Dec 2024
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Sacred Trees II: Lightning-Struck Wood a...

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In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe continue their look at sacred trees of the world with a look at lightning-struck trees in European traditions, as well as the sacred rowan tree.

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