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What's Your Siren Name?
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Rumored to lure sailors to their deaths during mythological times, sirens knew how to use their voices. How do you use yours? Share it will us and we'll give you a siren name!
Are manatees really responsible for mermaid myths?
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Are manatees beautiful, graceful and majestic enough to be mistaken for mermaids? Learn more about manatees and the mermaid myth at HowStuffWorks.
All About the Mythical Phoenix: Bird of Fire and Eternal Life
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The phoenix bird is a mythical creature that resembles an eagle with broader wings. Its elegant, peacock-like feathers burst with the dazzling colors of flames. Any Harry Potter fan could explain what this magnificent "fire bird" looks like in great detail.
99% of People Can't Name These Mythical Creatures! Can You?
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Monsters are part of our everyday life and they are immortalized in books, movies, and storytelling. With so many different monsters out there, would you be able to identify all of them? Take this quiz to test your monster knowledge!
Can You Identify All of These Company Mascots?
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Not every company has a mascot but the ones that do hold a special place in our hearts. They are often characters that we love and adore. Do you think you can name them all? Then you'll have to prove it by taking the quiz!
Can manatees see underwater?
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Manatees see poorly underwater, with the aid of two very small eyeballs. Learn how manatees see underwater and navigate with such poor vision.
Which mythical creature is your guardian?
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In mythology and folklore, each person has a guardian. It could be any magical creature, from a werewolf to a dragon! Sometimes, the characteristics of the guardian are also found in the human. Take this quiz now to discover the identity of your guardian!
How Mermaids Work
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She's a Disney princess, a Starbucks Coffee logo and a metaphor for transformation. Occasionally, she's even "photographed." Why are humans so fascinated with these creatures?
Are Mermaids Real? A Look at Mermaid Myths Across Cultures
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From Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid" to C.S. Lewis' "The Chronicles of Narnia" series to Alice Hoffman's "Aquamarine," mermaids have been a fixture in literature and pop culture for centuries. But are mermaids real?
Odysseus and His Not-always Heroic Odyssey
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Odysseus is the hero of the epic Greek poem "The Odyssey." But by today's standards, he might not be considered a hero at all.