Tag Archives: Mythology

Strange Science: Unidentified Bones

When pre-industrial peoples across Europe and other parts of the world saw oversized bones eroding out of landforms, they often believed that they could have been the bones of creatures from myths and legends. Elephant skulls seemed as though they … Continue reading

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Mrs. Hobgobble’s Grade 5 Troll Homework: Tooth Fairy Experiments

An essay by Johnny Trollson, as provided by Sarina Dorie Art by Errow Collins Lab Partners: Johnny Trollson, Trog Pixiestomper, and Glurp Swampbottom, Grade 5 Biology Class: Tooth Fairy Experiments   Purpose: To determine if a tooth fairy survives after … Continue reading

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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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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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