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Mermaids, Vampires, and Leprechauns are some of the most widely known mythical creatures, but where did these legendary beings come from?

In this episode of The List Show, Erin McCarthy (@erincmccarthy) walks us through the origins of thirteen mythical beasts.

The Atlantic's fascinating story on the mystery seeds: https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2021/07/unsolicited-seeds-china-brushing/619417/

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