Bigfoot, Unicorns and Dragons: Making Sense of Myths, pt. 1

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Lemonada Media

Kids & Family, Education For Kids

4.5 • 14.7K Ratings

🗓️ 10 December 2019

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

Where do stories of unicorns, mermaids and Bigfoot come from? And do they have any truth to them? In this four-part series, we're tackling listeners' biggest questions about modern myths and legends. Today's episode is about mythical creatures that live on land. We'll hear the story of El Chupacabras, learn about the search for Bigfoot, and hear from some animals once mistaken for unicorns. Marc and Sanden have a new project to share, and Gungador has an urgent announcement. Plus, a Moment of Um about how sloths snooze upside down. If you want to learn more about the history, facts and lore behind dragons and unicorns, check out this fascinating episode of Smash Boom Best: UNICORNS VS DRAGONS! This episode is sponsored by Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, iD Tech (idtech.com/brains), and KiwiCo (kiwico.com/brains). You can support Brains On at brainson.org/donate. All supporters of the show will get a bonus mystery sound extravaganza episode this January! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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0:00.0	Hi friends, before we dive into today's episode, I want to encourage you to check out our
0:05.1	Kids Poetry Special on the Slowdown.
0:08.2	We made five fabulous episodes featuring cool young poets, word games, and awesome conversation
0:13.7	with award-winning author and host, Major Jackson.
0:17.0	The episode started on May 8th and ran until May 12th, and you can find them by searching
0:21.5	for the Slowdown wherever you get your podcasts.
0:24.8	We had a blast learning from kids who write, rhyme, and sing about their lives, and we think
0:29.9	you will too.
0:30.9	Again, search for the Slowdown wherever you listen to podcasts.
0:34.7	Hey parents, just a heads up before we get started.
0:40.6	This episode starts with the retelling of a modern myth.
0:44.2	Some might find it a little scary, so if you want to skip it, just jump ahead about two
0:49.6	minutes.
0:50.6	Okay, on with the show.
0:52.4	You're listening to Brains On, where we're serious about being curious.
0:56.6	Brains On is supported on part by a grant from the National Science Foundation.
1:04.6	Many, many years ago in a Puerto Hican city called Canovanas, strange things started to
1:11.4	happen in the night.
1:14.9	Framos were the first ones to notice.
1:17.0	Oh no, Bessie, my beautiful cow.
1:20.0	Gilbert, the goat never harmed a soul, my sweet sheep.
1:25.8	Animals across the city were being killed in a very unusual way.
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