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From Yokai and Bigfoot sightings to spirits, other-worldly beings and UFO encounters, we share stories and interviews; exploring evidence, theories, and philosophical implications. Always respectful with a touch of impish irreverence, we gather stories with wit and wisdom encouraging a strong look at Indigenous perspectives. This project has been brewing in our minds for years and now with the help of our community (including the uncanny world) we are making it a reality.
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Simple Stories in Spanish

Small Town Spanish Teacher

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Simple Stories in Spanish is a biweekly production of the Small Town Spanish Teacher. Listen along as she tells easy to understand stories to help you learn or practice the Spanish language. Wherever you are in your language journey, Simple Stories will help propel you forward. You can find transcripts of the stories at smalltownspanishteacher.com. You can support the creation of these stories by buying me a coffee (or taco!) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher
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Send us a text The boundary between our world and the supernatural realm has always been thinner in Hawaii. The islands pulse with ancient energy, spiritual power, and stories that send shivers down your spine—even on warm tropical nights. Kevin Chang joins us from Oahu to explore one of Hawaii's most enduring supernatural phenomena: the Night Marc…
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This is why tiny countries guard trillions in billionaire money The Systems That Turn Millionaires Into Billionaires: https://youtu.be/JwWWNVq_wKw Invest in yourself today: https://www.alux.app We put together a FREE Reading List of the 100 Books that helped us get rich: https://www.alux.com/100books Get 4 months extra on a 2 year plan here: https:…
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Every note in your pocket and every brand in your closet has one thing in common: Somewhere, there’s a version of it that isn’t real. Assets Ranked by What Actually Makes You Money: https://youtu.be/pXJpyE3WfHA Invest in yourself today: https://www.alux.app We put together a FREE Reading List of the 100 Books that helped us get rich: https://www.al…
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You can start your first free chat with Wegic today https://www.wegic.ai/alux If you stopped working tomorrow, how long would your money last? This video is sponsored by Wegic. Disclaimer: ALUX INC will receive financial compensation from Wegic if you choose to take advantage of this exclusive offer. How Banks Invent Money Legally: https://youtu.be…
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Some students feel that they just don’t know anything, so why even try? Perhaps they just need a little bit of motivation and confidence. Daniel is not the smartest student, but he finds inspiration through a magic notebook. Through his magic notebook, he finds a recipe for success. This story is told in the present tense. Important vocabulary in t…
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Every great lie needs two things: a believable story, and someone to tell it well. The Dirty Money Capital of the World: https://youtu.be/D-a2sPLEsx0 Invest in yourself today: https://www.alux.app We put together a FREE Reading List of the 100 Books that helped us get rich: https://www.alux.com/100books…
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Buckle up as Alux time-travels from the first farms and empires to global trade, industrial titans, the Information Age, and today’s AI race to reveal how people got rich across 14,000 years. Cash Flow VS Net Worth: Which is More Important https://youtu.be/5W4OG3oNaZo Invest in yourself today: https://www.alux.app We put together a FREE Reading Lis…
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Send us a text Deep in the ancient forests and icy lakes of Russia, guardian spirits and monsters have protected the land and its people for centuries. This week, we venture into the mysterious world of Slavic folklore to discover creatures both terrifying and protective. The journey begins with Dr. Kitsune sharing a hilariously embarrassing tale f…
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What’s more valuable, owning a $2 million home or receive $500 a month? The Truth About Passive Income: https://youtu.be/aIUemZ3M7y0 Invest in yourself today: https://www.alux.app We put together a FREE Reading List of the 100 Books that helped us get rich: https://www.alux.com/100books Get 4 months extra on a 2 year plan here: https://nordvpn.com/…
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In this video, we’re breaking down how the world’s simplest crops became vehicles for empire - and how power flows through the boring assets that most people ignore. How a Steel Box Created Globalization And Broke Your Town: https://youtu.be/wUNzeKKuyIY Invest in yourself today: https://www.alux.app We put together a FREE Reading List of the 100 Bo…
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Hannah is a curious girl. When a butterfly lands in her back yard, she wants to learn all about it. After visiting the library, she learns that these butterflies are special and that they fly all the way to Mexico from Canada. What else will she learn about the mariposa monarca? This story is told in the present tense. Important vocabulary in the s…
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The race to dominating AI didn’t start with algorithms, no… it started with ice. How a Steel Box Created Globalization And Broke Your Town: https://youtu.be/wUNzeKKuyIY Invest in yourself today: https://www.alux.app We put together a FREE Reading List of the 100 Books that helped us get rich: https://www.alux.com/100books…
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If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I love hiking in nature. At the beginning of July I did a few really difficult hikes in the mountains. While they were hard, they were also stunningly beautiful. Today’s story recounts the poetic beauty I find when hiking on the trail. This story is in the first person and present tense. Important vocabu…
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It costs $5 to ship a fridge 7000 miles from China to LA. If you ordered that fridge from a local warehouse, you’d pay at least 10x that for delivery. Buy Borrow Die: The Free Money Loophole Available Only For The Rich: https://youtu.be/dS-bCMPgABo Invest in yourself today: https://www.alux.app We put together a FREE Reading List of the 100 Books t…
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MLMs promised the ultimate freedom. Be your own boss! Work from anywhere! Earn unlimited income! How Billionaires Use Trust Funds to Beat the System: https://youtu.be/ITZVi2eqAvs Invest in yourself today: https://www.alux.app We put together a FREE Reading List of the 100 Books that helped us get rich: https://www.alux.com/100books…
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Send us a text Step into the mysterious world of Mesoamerican mythology with Dr. Kitsune, Odd Bob, and Saoirse as they explore two fascinating supernatural beings that have captivated imaginations for centuries. The journey begins with the Mayan Alush (or Alux), territorial earth spirits no bigger than your knee. These protective beings guard homes…
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The story of the three little pigs, or los tres cerditos, is one of the first many kids learn. This story of hard work, personal responsibility, and delayed gratification never goes out of style. This story is told mostly in the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: cerditos -little pigs, lobo -wolf, bosque - forest, paja -straw, …
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“You don’t have to serve the rich to become rich.” Buy Borrow Die: The Free Money Loophole Available Only For The Rich: https://youtu.be/dS-bCMPgABo Invest in yourself today: https://www.alux.app We put together a FREE Reading List of the 100 Books that helped us get rich: https://www.alux.com/100books…
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You can start your first free chat with Wegic today https://www.wegic.ai/alux All across the world, people are using AI to create wealth at a scale that’s never seen before. This video is sponsored by Wegic. Disclaimer: ALUX INC will receive financial compensation from Wegic if you choose to take advantage of this exclusive offer. How Banks Invent …
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The Greatest Trade Ever was made by an unknown, small-time hedge fund manager who used an obscure, barely-heard-of strategy. How Countries Get Rich: https://youtu.be/z34WZ9EzCIU Invest in yourself today: https://www.alux.app We put together a FREE Reading List of the 100 Books that helped us get rich: https://www.alux.com/100books…
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In my recent trip to Mexico I learned about the aluxes, small elves that, according to Mayan folklore, protect the nature of the Yucatán Peninsula. Today’s story is about one of the aluxes and the mischief that they stir up when their environment is disturbed without their permission. This story is in the third person and present tense. Important v…
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Use AI to supercharge your productivity with Owll: https://owll.onelink.me/4U4T/b9qi2xgv This video is sponsored by Owll. Disclaimer: ALUX INC will receive financial compensation from Owll if you choose to take advantage of this exclusive offer. Redeem one-month trial of OWLL: Download and open "Owll" APP, find "Help Center - Feedback" and leave a …
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Send us a text What would you sacrifice for perfect artistic inspiration? The ancient Irish knew this dangerous bargain well through legends of the Lianhan Shee - a fairy muse who grants extraordinary creative vision while slowly draining your life force. In this captivating episode, Saoirse weaves the haunting tale of Corvus O'Malley, a technicall…
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You just got one billion dollars. But there’s a catch: if you don’t spend it ALL in the next 24 hours, you lose everything you buy. How Countries Get Rich: https://youtu.be/z34WZ9EzCIU Invest in yourself today: https://www.alux.app We put together a FREE Reading List of the 100 Books that helped us get rich: https://www.alux.com/100books…
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Send us a text Step into the shadowy bamboo groves and misty valleys of Japanese folklore with the Uncanny Coffee Hour as we explore two fascinating supernatural entities—the haunting Nigawari and the mischievous Tanuki. The Nigawari, a yokai rarely discussed in Western circles, preys on those who hide their true emotions behind false smiles. Our f…
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Scary stories exist in every language, in every country. In the Spanish speaking world, none is more well known or widespread than the story of the weeping woman, La Llorona. La Llorona haunts rivers and lakes as she searches for her drowned children. If she can’t find them, she might just grab you. This story is told in the third person using the …
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What’s The REAL Impact That Modern Billionaires Have on Humankind? Why 90% of Family Fortunes Vanish by Generation 3 (Will Yours Survive?): https://youtu.be/4UaTyEOP_vA Invest in yourself today: https://www.alux.app We put together a FREE Reading List of the 100 Books that helped us get rich: https://www.alux.com/100books…
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Send us a text Cold spirits on a spring evening and tales that chill the blood—welcome to a journey through the spectral world of Yurei, the distinctive ghosts of Japanese folklore. Unlike their Western counterparts, these spirits carry their stories visibly in their appearance: white burial robes, trailing black hair, and an unmistakable air of un…
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The end of the school year sparks excitement for summer break, but it can also cause some sadness and students and teachers say goodbye - some for the summer, some for longer. Imani walks through the halls chanting “hasta luego” (see you later) to those she passes, until she realizes that she might not actually “see” some of them in the future. Wil…
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Send us a text What if everything you thought you knew about Bigfoot was filtered through a colonial lens? Donovan Yazzie, a Diné (Navajo) storyteller, completely transforms our understanding of these forest beings by sharing ancestral knowledge about "Ye'i Tso" - what Western culture calls Sasquatch. Far from mere campfire tales, Donovan reveals h…
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I care a lot about mental health. I usually feel like I have a good grasp of my own mental health, but there are days I want to ignore the world and all my responsibilities in it. I have many activities that help boost my mental health and today I would like to share a few. This story is told in the first person using mostly the present tense. Impo…
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Send us a text The veil between our world and the unexplained grows thin as Donovan, a Diné (Navajo) man, leads us into the shadowy realm of Ye'i Tso—the Navajo name for Sasquatch. Growing up in Monument Valley where mystery shrouds the landscape day and night, Donovan's childhood was filled with elders' stories told by firelight in his native lang…
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Srin is from India, Anna is from Spain. They met on the beach in Miami. Since that first meeting, they have become inseparable. Now they are ready for the next chapter in life’s adventure. This story is in the third person and includes multiple tenses, including present, past, perfect and future. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “ambos” …
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This episode is a faster retell of La Semana Santa from season 4. Semana Santa, or “Holy Week” occurs the week before Easter. While it is a religious celebration all over the world, the most grand Semana Santa arguably is in Sevilla, España. The week is filled with processions of penitents and pasos that depict the events leading to the crucifixion…
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Juan is a little cat. In a previous episode (El gatito valiente: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/05/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-gatito-valiente/ ), Juan got separated from his family in a construction site. He was a shy, scared cat, but that experience made him brave and daring. Now Juan goes out of his way to explore the world around …
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