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I am a Master of The Jersey Devil
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mankai Quakers shun Daniel Leeds for his astrological almanac, sparking the Jersey Devil legend.
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The Leeds Devil: This legendary Pine Barrens monster was originally named after New Jersey's real-life Leeds family, whom locals blamed for giving birth to the mythical creature.
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mother leeds (noun)
The real-life 18th-century resident of the New Jersey Pine Barrens whose frustrated curse on her thirteenth child is blamed in folklore for birthing the Jersey Devil. In the history of how this legend was born, her transition from an ordinary mother to a mythical figure shows how easily rumors can warp the truth. Think of how a simple game of telephone can turn a normal family's daily struggles into a wild, centuries-old monster story.
The real-life 18th-century resident of the New Jersey Pine Barrens whose frustrated curse on her thirteenth child is blamed in folklore for birthing the Jersey Devil. In the history of how this legend was born, her transition from an ordinary mother to a mythical figure shows how easily rumors can warp the truth. Think of how a simple game of telephone can turn a normal family's daily struggles into a wild, centuries-old monster story.
mankai Explore the legend of New Jersey's creepy mythical beast. Learn about this screaming creature with leathery bat wings and an eerie horse's head.
mankai Ten different delivery restaurants on your app actually share one single kitchen stove.
mankai Learn about the viral giant 1kg croissant trend forcing people to queue for three hours just to record its satisfying crunch in this infographic.
mankai Croissant XXL
Hear that giant golden crunch— (Oh-oh, so sweet!) / We're dunking it for lunch! (Yeah, yeah!)
mankai Play the game inspired by the giant 1-kilo croissant trend. Tap to record the ultimate crunch and skip the three-hour queue!
mankai Discover how Nazi architecture is being repurposed into glowing art penthouses and immersive digital galleries in this informative infographic.
mankai The Boros Bunker
Art in the concrete, art in the concrete, A glass penthouse on the roof.
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I am a Master of The science of crime scenes
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I am a Master of The music video visionaries
mankai Star Guitar Music Video
Every tower and tree is a beat on this train ride home
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motion-control camera (noun)
A camera system that uses computer programming to repeat the exact same movement with robotic precision. By filming multiple takes along the identical path, filmmakers can seamlessly blend different shots together—perfect for making an actor look like they are interacting with their own clone!
A camera system that uses computer programming to repeat the exact same movement with robotic precision. By filming multiple takes along the identical path, filmmakers can seamlessly blend different shots together—perfect for making an actor look like they are interacting with their own clone!
mankai I just learned how athletes climbing stairs can physically mimic a bass line.
mankai So cool how Björk’s nested-theater video is an infinite play within a play.
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Playful illusions: To sync the passing scenery to the music, Gondry mapped the train journey on graph paper using household objects like oranges, forks, and shoes.
mankai A single touch leaves behind a glowing map of your unique skin bacteria.
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Evidence trails: A single missing signature on an evidence log can ruin years of detective work by making crucial DNA proof inadmissible in court.
mankai See the clever tools detectives use to shield fragile footprints from sudden rain.
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kamado roast (noun)
A modern twist on the classic British Sunday roast where meats are slow-cooked in Japanese-style ceramic ovens and drizzled with a rich, dark craft beer sauce. It's like taking a cozy weekend family tradition and giving it a smoky, globetrotting upgrade that brings the best of London and Tokyo to your dinner plate.
A modern twist on the classic British Sunday roast where meats are slow-cooked in Japanese-style ceramic ovens and drizzled with a rich, dark craft beer sauce. It's like taking a cozy weekend family tradition and giving it a smoky, globetrotting upgrade that brings the best of London and Tokyo to your dinner plate.
mankai Modern London Sunday Roast
Slow-smoked in a Kamado dome, with a dark craft beer reduction!
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I am a Master of Appalachian legends and folklore
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Presidential Monster Hunt: In 1909, Theodore Roosevelt reportedly considered postponing an African safari to hunt Maryland’s legendary winged monster, the Snallygaster.
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spade-shaped cowl (noun)
A hood or collar that flares out and tapers to a point, resembling the shape of a digging spade or a playing card spade. It is most famous for framing the glowing face of West Virginia's legendary Flatwoods Monster. Imagine wearing a jacket with a hood so stiff and pointy that it shapes your silhouette like a giant, upside-down heart!
A hood or collar that flares out and tapers to a point, resembling the shape of a digging spade or a playing card spade. It is most famous for framing the glowing face of West Virginia's legendary Flatwoods Monster. Imagine wearing a jacket with a hood so stiff and pointy that it shapes your silhouette like a giant, upside-down heart!
mankai A 1960s superhero craze inspired the name of this legendary winged monster.
mankai Appalachian Wilderness Rules
Don't look back, don't look back! If you hear your name, don't look back.
mankai A half-woman, half-cougar beast of Cherokee and Appalachian folklore roams the mountain forests.
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Mothman festival: Point Pleasant, West Virginia, hosts an annual Mothman Festival every September that attracts over 10,000 visitors to celebrate the legendary winged cryptid.
mankai A towering, spade-headed extraterrestrial or cryptid startled a group of boys in Braxton County in 1952.
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cryptid (noun)
An animal whose existence is claimed but has not been proven by scientific consensus. In 1966, West Virginia residents reported sightings of a winged monster known as the Mothman.
An animal whose existence is claimed but has not been proven by scientific consensus. In 1966, West Virginia residents reported sightings of a winged monster known as the Mothman.
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In which West Virginia town did the famous Mothman sightings begin in November 1966?
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According to Cherokee and Appalachian legends, what kind of creature is the Wampus Cat?
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What sickening physical symptom did witnesses of the 1952 Flatwoods Monster encounter report experiencing?
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What did early German immigrants in Maryland originally call the Snallygaster?
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What tragic event in December 1967 is historically associated with the end of the initial Mothman sightings?
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What unique head shape is associated with the Flatwoods Monster sighted in West Virginia in 1952?
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Which US President reportedly planned a hunting trip to track down the legendary Snallygaster in Maryland?
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What physical feature of the Mothman was most consistently described by witnesses in 1966?
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Creative Beats: Before directing hits for Björk and Daft Punk, Michel Gondry discovered filmmaking by creating whimsical music videos for his own indie band, Oui Oui.
mankai Michel Gondry's Music Videos
He mapped the speeding train ride on a paper grid, Using forks and oranges for every beat he did.