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Were These Monsters Inspired by Fossils? (ASL)

Season 2 Episode 59 | 12m 18s

People have been discovering the traces and remains of prehistoric creatures for thousands of years. And they’ve also probably been telling stories about fantastic beasts since language became a thing. So, is it possible that the monsters that populate our myths and legends were influenced by the fossil record?

Aired: 10/28/19
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