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Werewolves are popular creatures in folklore where a man changes into a wolf, especially with the appearance of a full moon in the night sky. Learn more about werewolves and find out where werewolves originated. See more »

How Bigfoot Works

How Bigfoot Works

Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Yeti -- whatever you want to call it, is it real? Take a look at the compelling evidence for and against the existence of Bigfoot.

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How Chupacabras Work

How Chupacabras Work

Out of the many legendary bloodsucking creatures out there, the Chupacabra has gained a considerable amount of notoriety. Learn the story of this vampire-like beast.

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How the Grim Reaper Works

How the Grim Reaper Works

We'd by lying if we said that the sight of the Grim Reaper standing by our bedside, scythe in hand, wouldn't scare the daylights out of us. How did this well-known personification of death become so frightening?

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How Vampires Work

How Vampires Work

The vampire legend has been evolving for centuries. The most common image of the vampire was born in Bram Stoker's novel Dracula in 1897, but the stories go back further than that. Learn all about the "undead."

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How Werewolves Work

How Werewolves Work

Werewolves are popular creatures in folklore where a man changes into a wolf, especially with the appearance of a full moon in the night sky. Learn more about werewolves and find out where werewolves originated.

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How Zombies Work

How Zombies Work

Even if you've never seen a zombie movie, you probably know something about the walking dead. But did you know that zombies have their roots in folklore and -- according to some researchers -- in real events in Haiti? Learn about Haitian zombies and find out the best course of action for surviving a zombie attack.

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