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What is a cryptid?

GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Whether it is Mothman, Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, or a variety of others, many people are aware of cryptids to some extent. However, what is a cryptid, and what are some ...
FAIRMONT — A spooky debate unfolded at the Frank and Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center this week. Students from Fairmont State University’s new Debate Team held an Oxford-style debate posing the ...
Cryptids are animals that some people claim are for real but rarely have tangible evidence to prove it. Humans are gullible creatures, choosing to believe lots of stuff that can’t be proven. Go to ...
The northern woods of Minnesota harbor a plethora of mysterious monsters and spectral spirits unknown to the likes of humanity, or so the people say. Cryptids have been a staple of American folklore ...
Hundreds attend the annual Minnesota Bigfoot Conference, finding evidence against skeptics, a range of merchandise and a community of radical acceptance. Joel Sturgis, a member of the Minnesota ...
Bigfoot. Mothman. Skunk Ape. Chupacabra. These are strange names, though perhaps you’ve heard of a few. They are some of America’s more famous local monsters. They are “cryptids,” which can be defined ...
Furry, scaly, slimy, unfathomable beasts roam the Pacific Northwest's deepest waters and our densest forests. If you've ever seen a massive tentacle rise out of the waters of Puget Sound or spotted a ...
California Assembly Bill 666 would make Bigfoot the official state cryptid. The bill's author says it's meant to be a fun moment of levity during challenging times. Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, ...