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Mermaids Sightings in the 19th Century
Nineteenth century newspapers often published accounts of real-life mermaid sightings, as described to them by sailors and coastal residents....
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The Last Ravens in 19th Century London
According to nineteenth century ornithologist William Henry Hudson, the last pair of wild ravens in London resided in a large elm tree in Hyde Park....
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Jane Eyre and the Legendary Gytrash
According to Charlotte Brontë’s 1847 novel, Jane Eyre, a Gytrash is a goblin or spirit which takes the form of a horse, mule, or large dog....
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The Origins of the Unicorn
According to historians, the legend of the unicorn first emerged in 398 BC courtesy of the Greek physician Ctesias....
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