What makes people prone to believing in cryptids and why do some cryptids seem more plausible than others? We explore the various culture, language, and characteritics of cryptid lore and why some cryptids seem plausible. Behind every good lie is a nugget of truth, and we find the nuggets here. 

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Links and References: 

1. https://blogs.iu.edu/sciu/2021/01/23/the-beginnings-of-cryptozoology/
2. https://cryptozoologymuseum.com/what-is-cryptozoology/
3. https://www.rsb.org.uk/biologist-features/a-cultural-phenomenon
4. https://smv.org/learn/blog/how-many-species-are-left-be-discovered/#:~:text=About%2018%2C000%20new%20species%20are,pretty%20remarkable%20new%20discoveries%20already.
   1. Fun note: The error page on this link says “this page was lost…to science!”
5. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/motivate/202102/you-are-more-gullible-you-think 

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