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Monsters And Other Creatures

by: Kenneth J. McCormick

What was it, that legend states, that was killed by two cowboys in Arizona in 1890? According to the local stories, a creature was in the desert in Arizona when a couple of cow pokes happened to come across it. At first they were frozen with fear because the creature was like nothing they had ever seen before. It was a huge creature and it could fly. It's body looked more like a snake than a bird and it had fearsome claws. The face of the creature looked like that of an alligator or crocodile and it's wings were huge. This was definitely a case of shoot first and ask what it was later. To give you an idea of the size of the creature, it is said that the wingspan was over 160 ft. I am sure that this measurement grew as the years passed as these things often do.

So why has this story flourished to this day? Could it have been because a photo was supposedly published of the monster, in the Tombstone Epitaph in 1886? What I find most amazing is the fact that the photo was supposed to have been published four years before the event! Had the bird monster been sighted before the event while it was in the wild, by a photographer? Because of numerous inquiries, newspapers all over the area began a search for a back issue containing a photograph of the creature, but none could be found. Did the creature really exist or was it just a tale to be told over a beer at the local Arizona bar?

So what is up with the Mongolian Death Worm? Yep Mongolian Death Worm. I bet we could make a movie about this, we already have a title worthy of a cheesy movie, we could call it "Revenge of the Mongolian Death Worm" or something like that. The Mongolian Death Worm is supposed to be a creature that lives in the Gobi Desert and is about five feet long. It is said to be red in color and called allghai khorkhai by the tribesmen of that country. People that have claimed to have seen it say it resembles the intestine of a cow. Can you imagine something that looks like this crawling into your tent one night? So what supposedly makes this worm dangerous? The story goes that this worm not only sprays acid at its victims but carries a deadly electric shock. It is sort of an acidic electric eel on land.

One monster legend that seems to surely have a basis in fact is the legend of the giant squid. A news program reported that a Japanese science expedition actually recorded the existence of a live one. We have all seen the drawings of sailing ships that were entangled by these monsters and even broken in half and sunk. While it doesn't seem that the one the Japanese saw would be capable of this, since it was only about 5 car lengths in size, who knows if there are bigger creatures lurking at the bottom of the ocean just waiting to attack?

Lake Baikal is the largest fresh water lake in the world. It is located in Russia. Along with the distinction of being the biggest fresh water body comes the distinction of having a monster in the lake. Over a period of many years, people have reported seeing this creature. Chinese scientists have decided to try and find the creature They say that they have carefully studied all the descriptions of it that they have collected and have come to the conclusion that the thing is a mammal. Not only is it a mammal., they state that this mammal. is not know to man yet. Could they be right? Could this be some unknown type of creature that might have survived from eons ago? I guess that we will just have to wait and see if it gets captured to find the answer to that question.

Have you ever heard about creatures that turn from man to wolf when the full moon is out? I am referring to werewolves and supposedly they are waiting for you in the woods around Quebec in Canada. The French Canadians call these creatures loup-garou. Supposedly there is a man in these woods, he is a lone trapper and hunter but he is also carrying around a terrible secret. Yep you guessed it, he is also a werewolf. So you can still go into the woods around Quebec, just don't be in them at night when there is a full moon.

What was it that a group of indians found in 1914 near Lake Okanagan? For many years there had been reports of a monster in the lake. Supposedly a carcass was found, a very strange carcass. It was about 6 feet long and about 400 pounds in weight. It was said to have four flippers and a tail. The head of the creature was missing. Many of you have seen the drawings that depict lake monsters as having flippers and a tail. Was this the corpse of a baby Ogopogo? Ogopogo is the name for the monster that is said to inhabit Lake Okanagan where sightings still take place to this day.

What creature would be more fitting to close this article with than the Tasmanian Globster? A carcass was found in 1960 in Tasmania. It was said to be about 20 feet long and 18 feet wide. It had a hump that was estimated to be about 4 feet high and the weight of the whole thing was said to be about 16,000 pounds or more. Quite a huge creature indeed. No one could identify what it was. Two years later, when it had floated out to sea it was examined by experts who found it had gills and maybe a head, but no eyes were found. The government then sent out their own team which contradicted most of the first team's findings and concluded that it was nothing more than a hunk of blubber. What couldn't be explained was the fact that tissue samples had been taken by the first team and they didn't show that it was any type of known animal.

About The Author

Kenneth J. McCormick

Ken is the webmaster of About Facts Net, an interesting, free Internet Magazine. The magazine is suitable for the entire family and many of the articles are accompanied by photographs, video and/or audio.

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How To Write Poetry

by: Steve Gillman

If you want to know how to write poetry, the first thing you have to do is write some. It doesn't matter how it turns out. Your own mistakes will become your teachers. Your own writing will motivate you to greater creativity. Now, once you start the process, how do you improve it? Here are three tips.

1. Use nouns and verbs more than adjectives. Which is stronger: "She was as beautiful as a flower..." or "Roses wilted in shame as she passed by..."? "He looked at the depressing clouds..." or "He watched as dark clouds moved in, covering his sky..."?

2. Don't tell the reader how to feel. Let the words elicit the emotions directly, without explaining. "The tragedy touched them all," is more touching to the reader as "Men and women, doctor and workman... thirteen people looked upon the scene... with tears in their eyes."

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Lake Vouliagmeni And Its Medicinal Waters

by: Jakob Jelling

The Lake Vouliagmeni is not only famous as a very beautiful spot but also but also as containing medicinal waters. This spot has been visited by people who wish to enjoy its waters for centuries, and is one of the most attractive areas in the Greek region of Peloponnese. Visitors approach in order to enjoy its beautiful shores, practice different water sports, relax in front of unique landscapes, taste excellent local dishes, and have a great time in a picturesque environment.

Lake Vouliagmeni has an extension of about 26 km or 15 miles, and is located within the municipality called after it, Vouliagmeni, at about 20 kilometers from the central area of Athens. This lake provides an ideal destination for all those who enjoy water related activities, and it is very common to see visitors fishing, swimming and even windsurfing in this region.

The municipality of Vouliagmeni has...

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Mountain Cabin Vacations

by: Ric Wiley

Forget a motel, forget an RV you have not had the best vacation you have ever had until you have stayed in a Mountain Cabin.

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Mountain cabins are usually found in the best locations situated in beautiful mountain settings and range from brand new to rustic charm. What more could you want from your mountain cabin.

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Alien landings in the Lake District?

by: Peter Scott

News that the latest space probe has discovered a discarded Kendal Mint Cake wrapper on the surface of Mars, and, what appears to be an alien space-craft seen landing on Skiddaw and discharging small people armed with cameras, confirms once and for all that Cumbria and the Lake District is probably the most popular visitor location in the Universe.

Not only is the spectacular scenery and hospitality a tourist attraction, but an added allure is the sense of
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The Benefit of a GPS System

The Benefit of a GPS System

by: Donald Buske

What benefit will you get from GPS?

Global Positioning System is a navigational aid, funded and controlled by the U.S.

Department of Defense. Since GPS systems utilize 24 satellites that orbit the earth

in a grid pattern, there are always six to eight satellites that are able to

communicate with any given position on earth at any given time. What this does is

give the average consumer the power to find any place on earth at any time day or

night. Just think of the benefits this provides for a wide variety of the public.

Some of the benefits we might receive from GPS are:

Fuel economy: If you want to maximize your fuel economy you'll need a good

GPS system. Saving money at the pump as well as wear and tear on your vehicle

should be one of the main reasons why you would want a good GPS system in your

vehicle. Accurate driving directions not only will...

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How To Write Poetry

by: Steve Gillman

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Banff - Lake Louise: Stunning Beauty and Nature At Its Best in the Canadian Rockies

Banff - Lake Louise: Stunning Beauty and Nature At Its Best in the Canadian Rockies

by: Susanne Pacher

For the first time ever, my husband and I are going to go skiing in the majestic Rocky Mountains: in March of 2006 we are going to go to stay a week in Banff, Alberta and we are also going to explore Lake Louise, the turquoise jewel of the Canadian Rockies. As we have never been to this region, I have started to do some research and contacted the official visitor information website for the communities of Banff and Lake Louise in Banff National Park.

I had a chance to speak with Quintin Winks, Manager of Media Relations for

Banff Lake Louise Tourism, who was able to provide me with excellent background information about the Banff / Lake Louise Region.

1. Please provide us with some general information about Banff/Lake Louise. Where is it located, what is the weather like?

Banff is located within Banff National Park, in...

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Strawberry Jamming Finale

by: Kit Heathcock

So the strawberries are finally slowing down, the end of the season is in sight? and do I feel relief that I will no longer be chained to the kitchen counter, three nights a week, preparing strawberries for jam? Am I sick of the sight of them, turning into one myself, in a word, jaded? Surprisingly enough I?m not. Six weeks of making jam and I could carry on longer.

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It's No Good Having A Killer Product If You Don't Have A Killer Website

by: Steve Tanner

Read the title of this article over a couple of times in your head so it really starts to sink in.

So what does this title really mean. Well, there's no beating around the bush with this one... it means exactly what it says.

If your site is NOT an order-pulling, money-sucking mean machine then it's not really worth promoting your product, whether it's a killer...

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More Than a Birthday: Women Turning 50 Celebrate

by: Sara Thompson

Something unexpected happened when I turned 50. Actually, it started the year before as I began to feel the big 50 steadily approaching. I stopped caring -- not about myself -- actually quite the opposite. I began truly caring about myself as I began to care less about how I sound, how I am perceived, what people think of me. As I looked around at my girlfriends who were all either approaching...

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Ten Classis Kids Party Games With a Twist

by: Patricia B. Jensen

The most exciting part of a kids party is the party games, and why not start with the classics? We've all played musical chairs, pin-the-tail, and limbo. But have you played them like this? Learn how to give each classic child party game idea its own unique twist to fit your party theme.

BEAN BAG TOSS/FEED THE MONSTER

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