rural legends started from boredom
Lindy, perhaps the Brown Mountain Lights are a rural legend like the Mothman of Point Pleasant. Rural legends generally start from boredom, something which you there in Sebring are all too familiar with:
Bill: People who retire to Florida live 10% longer.
Sue: No, it just feels that way.
Given Sebring's boringness, I am sure your visit to Brown Mountain was interesting.
