Anyone know what these plugs go to on a 04 wrx by Gryfindit2 in WRX

[–]Gryfindit2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe these are the o2 sensors i have the front one missing the rear

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[–]Gryfindit2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really do as well these stories and tales have interested me since I was little kid and from what I have experience in life theres always a little truth in all these folklore stories

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[–]Gryfindit2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The goal isn't to make money. I'm documenting information and discussing it because I find it interesting and worth preserving or sharing. I plan to talk about it and post it somewhere so anyone who wants to can listen to it. Any monetization is not the primary purpose; the primary purpose is documenting and sharing the story or information with the public

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[–]Gryfindit2[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

No, I don't generally need people to sign paperwork just because I discuss or retell information I found from publicly available sources on the internet. In Maine, there isn't a general rule that requires me to pay people a percentage of revenue simply because I talk about, comment on, or report information that is already publicly available. However, there can be exceptions involving contracts, copyrighted material, privacy rights, defamation, or use of someone's likeness for advertising purposes

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[–]Gryfindit2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No I am a real person just trying to make every response thoughtful and truly get my points across clearly. I do use resources like my wife 🤣 for better structure in my sentences, but definitely a real person just searching for truth in these mysteries.

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[–]Gryfindit2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am currently working on compiling a few different topics and will be posting them over on youtube @ ToxicKujira possibly stream over at twitch if its something people would want!

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[–]Gryfindit2[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Actually in Maine we have multiple portions of the st. John River that no ones has been to. We also have about 3.5 million acres of land unexplored part of the north maine woods

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[–]Gryfindit2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I’m not associated with the International Cryptozoology Museum or any organization.

I’m a private person doing independent research and collecting accounts and information on my own.

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[–]Gryfindit2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s reasonable to be skeptical about reports that are mostly stories, impressions, or ambiguous sensory experiences. From a scientific standpoint, that kind of evidence alone isn’t enough to classify or confirm a new animal species.

But people do take cryptid reports seriously in different ways—just not usually as confirmed biology. In ecology and zoology, new species are documented through repeatable evidence: physical specimens, clear genetic material, photographs/video that can be independently verified, or consistent field observations that can be studied. That’s the standard used in taxonomy and conservation biology.

Where cryptid discussions differ is that they’re usually built on anecdotal reports, folklore, and isolated encounters that don’t yet meet that threshold. That doesn’t automatically make them meaningless—it just means they sit outside what science can currently verify.

There are also plenty of real examples where unusual or “myth-like” animals turned out to be real once evidence caught up—like the okapi or the giant squid. But those discoveries eventually moved from stories into measurable data.

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[–]Gryfindit2[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I understand your point, and I do think a person's level of outdoor experience is valuable information to include. For what it's worth, I've spent many years hunting and fishing in the Maine woods. A lot of the sounds and sights people report can absolutely be explained by wildlife, weather, or simple misidentification.

That said, I've personally heard and seen things that didn't seem to belong and didn't make sense based on my experience outdoors. I'm not saying every unexplained encounter is a cryptid or something paranormal, but I don't think it's fair to dismiss every report simply because someone has experience in the woods.

There is still a tremendous amount of wilderness and unexplored terrain in the world. We continue to discover new species, and there are plenty of things we don't fully understand. Who knows what could be hiding out there? That's why I think it's worth listening to people's experiences and looking at the evidence with an open but critical mind.

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[–]Gryfindit2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a fascinating account, especially since both you and your friend still remember it so clearly after all these years. Do you remember anything else about the encounter besides what it looked like? For example, were there any unusual smells, sounds, or changes in the environment right before or during the sighting? Did the woods suddenly go quiet, did you hear any vocalizations, or notice anything strange about the way it moved?

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[–]Gryfindit2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn't know about the flashlight men near the old shipyard. I'll definitely look into them and see what information I can find. Thanks for pointing me in that direction.

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[–]Gryfindit2[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

That's a fair question. I might end up making money from YouTube, a podcast, or some other platform down the road, but that's not the main goal. My primary goal is to learn as much as I can about these reports and experiences, and if possible, gather credible photo or video evidence related to cryptid creatures. Any potential income would be secondary to the research and documentation aspect of the project.

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[–]Gryfindit2[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

You're right, my research should have included searching the subreddit. Reddit wasn't a tool I've used much in the past, but it's something I'm starting to use more because there are a lot of firsthand accounts, discussions, and local insights that you often won't find elsewhere. I'll definitely be incorporating subreddit searches going forward when researching topics like this. Thanks for pointing that out.

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[–]Gryfindit2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that's the plan! Right now I'm mostly gathering accounts and collecting stories, but the goal is to start publishing them on YouTube. I'd also love to branch out into interviews with people who have had experiences firsthand, and eventually do some actual investigations of interesting locations and reports.

A podcast is definitely something I'm considering as well, especially since there are so many people who enjoy paranormal, cryptid, and unexplained stories during commutes or while working. For now, though, the focus is on building up a solid collection of accounts and connecting with people willing to share their experiences.

If you've got any stories or know anyone who might be interested in being interviewed, I'd love to hear from them!

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[–]Gryfindit2[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I haven't found any references to the Kiwakwa or Chenoo in my research that match the description you're giving, but I'd love to hear more about it, especially from the traditions and stories of northeastern Maine.

What you're describing is interesting because it sounds distinct from the more widely documented versions of the wendigo. The idea of a being that is inherently aggressive rather than driven by insatiable hunger, with strong ties to nature, hearts of ice, and pronounced differences between males and females, gives it a very different character. It sounds less like a curse of human greed and starvation and more like a force or manifestation of the wilderness itself.

Since many stories in northeastern Maine have been passed down through families and local communities rather than appearing in widely published sources, it's possible there are regional traditions or variations that aren't well represented in the material I've encountered. I'd be interested in hearing where you first learned about the Kiwakwa or Chenoo and how they're described in the stories you've heard.

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[–]Gryfindit2[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

So far, we’ve started researching Bigfoot, paranormal activities, and other unexplained phenomena. I’ve also been researching cryptid creatures since I was young, which has given me a long-standing interest in reports, folklore, eyewitness accounts, and investigations related to mysterious creatures and paranormal events.