From unicorns, dragons and mermaids to the Loch Ness Monster and Bigfoot; our intrepid science reporters, Jeanna and Mindy, explore the history and "evidence" of mythical creatures. 

Below you can find links to further reading on the topic discussed in this episode.

Mystery: Bigfoot: Man-Monster or Myth?

The legend of Bigfoot has been around for just 50 years and is described to be  a huge ape-like beast said to roam Pacific Northwest. 

INTERVIEW with  Tia Gose, Live Science’s Assistant Managing Editor on the story: Why Earth's Largest Ape Went Extinct

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Music by Chad Crouch - Algorithms

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