Opening
Vesper: Hollis, did you see the studio lights flicker just now?
Hollis: It's just that loose bulb in the corner, Vesper. I will look at it after the show.
Vesper: I'm Vesper.
Hollis: And I'm Hollis. Let us get into it.
Idaho Hunter Reports Bigfoot Encounter: Smell Was ‘Overpowering’
Reported by 95.7 KEZJ
Vesper: Leading off tonight, an Idaho hunter reports a Bigfoot encounter, describing a smell that was overpowering, according to 95.7 KEZJ.
Hollis: A strong scent could be a variety of things, from decaying organic matter to a territorial animal.
Vesper: You are always looking for the mundane, Hollis!
Loch Ness Monster mystery finally solved after 50-year hunt for Nessie
Reported by Female First
Hollis: Our next story: the Loch Ness Monster mystery is finally solved after a fifty year hunt for Nessie, as reported by Female First and The Herald Palladium.
Vesper: That sounds like such a relief for those who have been watching that water for decades.
Do we have Ghosts? Paranormal investigators search halls of WKBN
Reported by Yahoo
Vesper: Up next — paranormal investigators are searching the halls of WKBN, according to Yahoo.
Hollis: Historic buildings often have plenty of drafts and settling floorboards to keep investigators busy.
Ohio is the 5th most haunted state and Springfield has the most ghost sightings, study says
Reported by Springfield News-Sun
Hollis: This just in: a study says Ohio is the fifth most haunted state and Springfield has the most ghost sightings, according to the Springfield News-Sun.
Vesper: I have always felt there was something special about Ohio.
Bigfoot in NC: The legend, the sightings and ties to a WNC costume shop
Reported by AOL.com
Vesper: Now, to North Carolina, where Bigfoot sightings have been reported, with claims of a local costume shop linked to the legend, according to AOL.
Hollis: A costume shop would certainly provide an interesting way to explain any sudden sightings.
WVDMV sells more than 1,000 cryptid license plates
Reported by WVVA
Hollis: Our next story: WVDMV has sold more than one thousand cryptid license plates, according to WVVA and WOWK 13 News.
Vesper: People clearly love the idea of a little mystery on their bumper.
Could People Talk To AI Without Saying A Word? A Startup Is Making Glasses That Read Silent Speech.
Reported by International Business Times
Vesper: Up next — a startup is developing glasses that can interpret silent speech, allowing users to communicate without speaking, according to International Business Times, Adafruit, and BigGo Finance.
Vesper: The technology aims to help individuals with speech impairments or those who struggle to express themselves by reading the speech muscles or an implant's electrodes, provided the wearer has the necessary training.
Hollis: The science of tracking muscle movement is fascinating, even if it is not telepathy.
Sign-off
Hollis: That's all for our broadcast tonight.
Vesper: See you tomorrow.