The Black Demon: Prehistoric Predator or Misidentified Species?
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by Katherine Karkkainen
10M ago
There may be a monster of Biblical proportions prowling the murky depths of the Sea of Cortez, inspiring terror among surfers and beach-goers and frightening fishermen who catch a glimpse of it from their boats.  The legendary sea monster is said to be as inky and black as the night sky, with a mouth filled with rows of razor-sharp teeth designed for tearing apart flesh. Its shape resembles that of a great white shark, yet eyewitness reports spanning hundreds of years indicate that this creature boasts a notably larger size, with some accounts suggesting that it grows large enough to swal ..read more
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6 Legendary Sea Monsters Lying in Wait Around the World
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by Lisa Holmes
1y ago
You know to watch out for Nessie and the Kraken. But did you know that there’s a different watery ghoul waiting for you on every inhabited continent? Next time you’re splashing around at the beach, be sure to keep an eye out for these legendary sea monsters: Asia: Mul Gwishin These restless spirits of the drowned are said to haunt bodies of water large and small—even bathtubs. Native to Korea, these lonely ghosts want to use their extra-long arms to drag you under the water so that you can keep them company. Mul gwishin are hard to spot–you might only see a head poking out of the water or an a ..read more
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Artist Spotlight: Brellias
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by Ellie Zed
2y ago
Matías Vivanco Brellenthin, also known as Brellias, is a 3D Digital Artist base in Santiago, Chile. His work primarily focuses on creating surreal sci-fi and fantasy artwork, with a heavy focus on emotions and personal experiences. He started in 2017 with a series of posters and the intention of developing color and composition skills. Currently, he’s creating weekly artworks, working on projects with multiple clients worldwide, and teaching 3D. Q: What drives your color pallete with the hues of pink, blue, and purple. When did you decide that was the style that best represented you ..read more
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Yoga Barbie and the Revival of Satanic Panic
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by Ellie Zed
2y ago
Satan’s back and he is coming for your children—this time in one of his most gruesome forms—a yoga-themed Barbie. In a viral post by Yasmeen Suri, a self-proclaimed new-age Christian renegade, she calls out Mattel and Target for their devious plot. “Satan always comes as appearing innocent. He will never come with horns and a pitchfork.” Before we continue, I must ask, if Satan “always” comes innocently, then how come we have this, this, and this? But I digress… The reasoning behind her devilish claims is that “Yoga is Hinduism” and Hinduism opens you up to satanic possession because the poses ..read more
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Is the Japanese Mermaid Mummy Real?
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by Ella Tennant
2y ago
A report that scientists have begun tests on a 300-year-old “mermaid mummy” to identify its origins, has stimulated an interest in the existence of mermaids in Japanese folklore. Tales of mermaids and their more dangerously seductive siren sisters, are firmly entrenched in cultural mythologies of many regions and can be found in medieval art and contemporary popular literature the world over. In Japan, elements of belief and myth linked to the natural world have endured from prehistoric times as an important part of culture and tradition. But the mermaid, as imagined in the western psyche, doe ..read more
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The 8 Creepiest Forests on Earth
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by Zahra Pettican
2y ago
Few places in the world have such a magical effect on our imaginations as forests. The beauty, cool air, haunting shadows, and deafening stillness can overwhelm the sensations. Fairy tales and urban legends have reinforced the idea that forests are mysterious places where strange creatures lurk and inspire thoughts that anything can happen. Even the prettiest and most family-friendly woods take on a distinctly creepy ambiance as the sun goes down and darker shadows emerge. But, full of real-life horrors, unexplained occurrences, and legends, the following eight forests are among the creepiest ..read more
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Warts: The Story of Loveland Frogman
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by Ellie Zed
2y ago
Loveland, Ohio, about 20 miles northeast of Cincinnati, is known for its beautiful river and scenic trails but what many visitors don’t know is the local urban legend of the Loveland Frogman. While this cryptid may not be as well-known as the Mothman, Loch Ness, or the Chupacabra—the Loveland Frog—has lurked in the minds of locals since the 1950s. The Loveland Frog (also known as the Loveland frogman or Loveland Lizard) is a mysterious humanoid amphibian that is said to stand roughly four feet tall. It shares more commonly with Lizard Men than with a traditional frog because of its supposed he ..read more
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June and Jennifer Gibbons: Silent Twins and The Sound of Unspoken Words
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by Graziana Zito
2y ago
Aden, Yemen, 1963. At the city’s military hospital, Gloria and Aubrey Gibbons had just become parents of twins June and Jennifer. The twins’ relationship was a bond like no other, and what seemed to be the birth of two normal, healthy babies would soon turn into a grovel of mystery. June and Jennifer spent most of their lives in complete isolation from the outside world, synchronizing their movements and developing a secret language that they alone could understand. Over time, the two girls became known as “the silent twins” for being unwilling to communicate with anyone but each other, settin ..read more
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Hobbit Habitat in Cave Full of Rat Bones
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by Carol Clark
2y ago
The rat body size has shifted over time offers a glimpse into the habitat of the mysterious hominin Homo floresiensis—nicknamed the “Hobbit” due to its diminutive stature, a new study reports. The findings, based on an analysis of thousands of rodent bones, mainly fore- and hind-limbs, from an Indonesian cave where scientists discovered H. floresiensis in 2003, indicate that the local habitat was mostly open grasslands more than 100,000 years ago, but began shifting rapidly to a more closed environment 60,000 years ago. “Our paper is the first that we know of to use the leg bone ..read more
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Which Cryptid Would Make the Best Pet?
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by Linton Lewis
2y ago
For millennia, humans have been fascinated with monsters, be they real, imagined, or somewhere in between. The phenomenon of cryptids—animals and creatures purported to exist despite real hard evidence—is a historic and modern example of this monster fascination. If we ever did prove certain cryptids’ existence, though, what would come next? Would we conduct experiments, confine them to zoos or nature preserves, or, perhaps, bring some home as the new family pets? Let’s look at some famous cryptids and how they’d stack up as furry or scaly friends. Bigfoot I don’t know that there’s anything cu ..read more
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