It revolves around sparkling, talking butterfly who's decided to become your best friend, and strange black gems that are falling from the sky and have peculiar effects on those who go near them. (videogamesuncovered.com)
Butit had the peculiar effect of turning people away not only from theology and metaphysics, but also from philosophy and toward the «human clash of social purpose and aspirations» (Dewey's phrase). (firstthings.com)
There is yet another group that believes north winds, traveling down across Loch Lomond not far away, have a peculiar effect on animals. (relevantmagazine.com)