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Strange Science: Studying Monsters
Did you know that there’s an entire organization devoted to the study of medieval monsters? They’re called MEARCSTAPA, which stands for Monsters: the Experimental Association for the Research of Cryptozoology through Scholarly Theory And Practical Application. The name of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Cryptozoology, Psychology, Strange Science
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An Afternoon with Odessa Malko
An interview by R. L. Evars, as provided by Emma Whitehall Art by Ariel Alian Wilson When I first meet Odessa Malko, I barely know what to expect. The marine crypto-biologist has recently become the talk of Aforcaster, with her … Continue reading
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Tagged Ariel Alian Wilson, Cryptozoology, Emma Whitehall, Marine Biology, R. L. Evars
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From Matchsticks to Flamethrowers: On the Evolution of Dragons
An essay by Edmund Teile, as prepared by his great-grandson, Isaac Teile Art by Leigh Legler Abstract: This paper asserts that pinwyrm lizards are closely related to western red and northeastern black dragons despite their contemporary classification as monitors. First, I … Continue reading
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Tagged Cryptozoology, Dragons, Edmund Teile, Isaac Teile, Leigh Legler
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A Gift of Life and Death
An essay by Mira Delmer, as provided by Caroline von Schmalensee Art by Leigh Legler Last night, everything changed. I’d got to the bit where I tell Roland about how I met his father when, out of the deep blue, … Continue reading
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Tagged Caroline von Schmalensee, Cryptozoology, Leigh Legler, Mira Delmer, Mythology
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Stheno
An essay by Stheno the Gorgon, as provided by Marnie Azzarelli Art by Luke Spooner “Brave soul, walking by herself in this neighborhood at night,” the passenger in a gray mini-van commented to her driving friend as I crossed the intersection in … Continue reading
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Tagged Cryptozoology, Luke Spooner, Marnie Azzarelli, Mythology, Stheno the Gorgon
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Grimalkin and Hound
An essay by May Hayashi, as provided by Laura Duerr Art by Justine McGreevy “So! You’re May, right? What do you do?” Brianne asks. She’s standing a little too close, hanging on to every word I say, smiling nonstop like … Continue reading
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Tagged Cryptozoology, Justine McGreevy, Laura Duerr, May Hayashi, Urban Fantasy
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Supernatural Zoological Fluids and Their Applications
An essay by Professors Tabitha and Helga Krantz, Department of Supernatural Zoology, University of Morbach, Germany Provided by Andy Brown Art by Luke Spooner The purpose of this project was to explore the potential uses of naturally produced supernatural zoological … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Brown, Cryptozoology, Humor, Luke Spooner, Tabitha and Helga Krantz
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The State of Mad Science, 2016
A speech by Professor T.D. McClure, MPhD, President of the Mad Scientists of America, presented by Laura Roberts Art by America Jones Dr. Evil, Mr. Vice President, Members of the International Scientific Community, my enemies, my co-conspirators, my fellow Mad … Continue reading
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Tagged America Jones, Archaeology, Cryptozoology, Genetic Engineering, Laura Roberts, Space Travel, Speech, T. D. McClure
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Traditional Fairy Dust: A Recipe
A recipe by Franklin A. Evenson, M.D., as provided by Dusty Wallace Art by Ariel Alian Wilson Ingredients 10 South woods fairies, fresh and intact 1 teaspoon of lemon juice 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 tablespoon baking … Continue reading
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Tagged Ariel Alian Wilson, Cryptozoology, Dusty Wallace, Franklin A. Evenson, Humor, Parazoology
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Containment of the Last Queen
Selective Notes of Hooper Jon’th’n Lee, Ph.D., as collected and retold by Alby Darling Art by Leigh Legler I remember the first night like it was my last, the rain drenching us so thoroughly as you’d think you were made … Continue reading
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Tagged Alby Darling, Cryptozoology, Hooper Jon'th'n Lee, Leigh Legler
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