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Devil’s Tramping Ground

Clip | 3m 20s

The Devil's Tramping Ground is a clearing in the Chatham County woods where nothing has grown for as long as anyone can remember. The mysterious lack of plants inspired a legend that the Devil comes to that spot in the night, pacing in a circle as he plans how to tear down the hearts of men, trampling all the plants in the process. Scientists have yet to determine exactly why nothing grows there.

Aired: 06/02/15

Rating: NR

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