We've shared stories about our forest-dwelling neighbors for centuries but what makes them legendary?

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Disclaimer: Scenarios detailed in Imagine segment are a work of fiction. Unless otherwise indicated, all the names, characters, businesses, places, and events are a product of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, actual locations, or actual events is purely coincidental.