Folklore has many uses, and a quick trip through history would reveal many that you've come to expect. It educates a community, preserves events and well-known figures, and provides a sometimes-fictional explanation for mysterious happenings. But one particular use for folklore needs a deeper look…because it's beyond thrilling.

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