China's 'Loch Ness Monster' Resurfaces: Reuters.com

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Recent reports from local officials indicate multiple sightings of the "Lake Tianchi Monster" near the China-North Korea border, with claims of up to 20 unidentified creatures in the area. The discussion touches on skepticism regarding the nature of these sightings, with one participant suggesting that the lake's water might contain hallucinogenic substances, potentially explaining the varying descriptions of the monster. The conversation also includes a light-hearted exchange about a previous comment involving "black spots," indicating a playful dynamic among participants while maintaining focus on the mysterious creature and its implications.
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"BEIJING (Reuters) - China's legendary "Lake Tianchi Monster" has surfaced anew, with local officials reporting sightings of as many as 20 of the mysterious and unidentified creatures in a lake near North Korea."

http://asia.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=oddlyEnoughNews&storyID=3090398
 
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Ivan:

I read the linked article and I
find this monster to be a little
too pleomorphic for my taste.
They should test the water for
potentially hallucinogenic toxins.

I did notice mention of your black
spots. Did you catch this?

-Zoob
 
Originally posted by zoobyshoe
Ivan:

I read the linked article and I
find this monster to be a little
too pleomorphic for my taste.
They should test the water for
potentially hallucinogenic toxins.

I did notice mention of your black
spots. Did you catch this?

-Zoob



Boy, one slip in 5000 articles and they run for the hanging rope
 
"The hanging rope"? I'm not fol-
lowing your train of thought.
What I'm saying is that this monster seems to change it's form
so often it is more likely there's
something hallucinogenic in the
vicinity of that lake. I got the impression you thought I was
teasing you for having posted it,
but I wasn't.
 
Originally posted by zoobyshoe
"The hanging rope"? I'm not fol-
lowing your train of thought.
What I'm saying is that this monster seems to change it's form
so often it is more likely there's
something hallucinogenic in the
vicinity of that lake. I got the impression you thought I was
teasing you for having posted it,
but I wasn't.

I was really teasing you a bit about my little black dots.
 
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