The Real Origins of 13 Mythical Creatures
Mermaids, Vampires, and Leprechauns are some of the most widely known mythical creatures, but where did these legendary beings come from?
In this episode of The List Show, Erin McCarthy (@erincmccarthy) walks us through the origins of thirteen mythical beasts.
The Atlantic's fascinating story on the mystery seeds: https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2021/07/unsolicited-seeds-china-brushing/619417/
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