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Strange Science: Scientific Explanations for Horror Creatures
Vampires, zombies, and werewolves have all appeared in a variety of cultures and legends, as well as an inordinate number of horror stories, novels, TV shows, and films. But there are potential scientific explanations for these creatures of the horror … Continue reading
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Tagged Biology, Cryptozoology, Strange Science, Vampire
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More Cryptozoology
If you enjoyed Monday’s cryptozoology story, here are a few more stories you might also enjoy! “How to Build a Pig-Duck” by Rachel Rodman (hybrid and chimera creatures) “The Benefits and Risks of Calorific Fat Cell Inversion” by Denzell Cooper … Continue reading
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Tagged Cryptozoology, MSJ Time Machine
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A Last Minute Message for the Youth
A letter from Richard Rictor, as provided by Brodie Lowe Art provided by Luke Spooner Preparation is key. Especially when going up against Iredell County’s newest monsters in those woods behind your house. Given the fact that none of us … Continue reading
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Tagged Brodie Lowe, Cryptozoology, Luke Spooner, Richard Rictor, Vampire
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Old Mother Shudders
An essay by Old Mother Shudders, as provided by Tom McGee Art by Leigh Legler There was a time when everyone knew to come to me for advice … but then my hair began to grey, my back began to … Continue reading
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Tagged Cryptozoology, Leigh Legler, Lycanthropy, Old Mother Shudders, Tom McGee
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A Distant Honk
An essay by Zoe Torres, as provided by Holly Schofield Art by Luke Spooner The footprints were as big as my snowshoe, the narrow heel a crisp outline, the impression not more than a couple of hours old. The tracks … Continue reading
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Tagged Clowns, Cryptozoology, Holly Schofield, Luke Spooner, Zoe Torres
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Cryptoid Sonics: An Investigation into the Uses of Cryptozoological Sounds
An essay by Doctor Silvania Frample, as provided by Andy Brown Art by Leigh Legler INTRODUCTION In the world of Cryptozoology, many creatures are notable for the sounds they make. This study is to explore the potential uses of some … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Brown, Biology, Cryptobiology, Cryptozoology, Leigh Legler, Report, Silvania Frample
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In Defense of a Water-Bound Adventure, My Dearest Fran
A letter from Dr. Stephen Mackle, as provided by Carrie Cuinn Art by Leigh Legler January 2, 1934 My Dearest Fran, Though previous events have both established the validity of my research and garnered me long-due acclaim, for personal reasons … Continue reading
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Tagged Carrie Cuinn, Cryptozoology, Epistolary, Leigh Legler, Stephen Mackle
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Strange Science: Tardigrades
Tardigrades, aka water bears or moss piglets, have experienced a recent upsurge in popularity. They’re tiny little critters (only about 0.5 millimeters, or 0.02 inches), and scientists have known about them since the eighteenth century. But despite scientists studying them … Continue reading
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Tagged Cryptozoology, Strange Science
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Reproductive Strategy in a New Giant Carnivorous Ostracod
Essays by Professor Tiberius Earwig Ph.D., FGS, as provided by Rebecca Siân Pyne Art by Errow Collins Dear Sir/Madam, Specimen 16-001-TB/3 continues to amaze me. She has now grown to ten feet (three meters) and has a taste for choir boys. … Continue reading
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Tagged Cryptozoology, Errow Collins, Rebecca Siân Pyne, Tiberius Earwig
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