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In a manner of speaking, yes, Bigfoot did exist — although, perhaps not in the way many modern day cryptid enthusiasts surmise. In a piece written for Smithsonian's Hominid Hunting, Erin Wayman serves up the facts on Gigantopithecus — the car-sized quadruped that went extinct long before humans ever speculated about the existence of a big, hairy, man-like ape. More »
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In 1974, Lap Kadoma — the wife of a Nepalese sherpa — had a close encounter with a Yeti. The legendary cryptid, Kadoma would later recount, had managed to sneak up on her from behind, before heaving her into a river. When Kadoma regained consciousness, she found the bodies of several dead yaks strewn nearby. More »
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Yesterday we showed you the biggest ad fails at Comic-Con. But now it's time to talk about the very best of the Comic-Con advertising onslaught. Check out our gallery. More »
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When we think of cryptozoology, we usually think of Bigfoot, the Yeti, and the Loch Ness Monster, creatures that are - let's face it - probably legendary. But some cryptids are real: just ask the platypus, okapi, and giant squid. More »
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Not every cinematic Bigfoot's as dashing as Andre the Giant in a fur suit. No, some celluloid yetis and sasquatches are downright mediocre. Here are 10 of the cheapest, most inept, or grossest lost hominids ever to grace Hollywood. More »
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Brace yourself! Tonight man's best friend takes on man's favorite apocalyptic monster, zombies! More »
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As winter melts into to spring, you can celebrate the last snowfall with this crazy trailer for upcoming Syfy flick Snow Beast - the touching tale of a young woman and a Yeti. More »
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Russians are concerned that a growing battle between bears and the "human like" Yeti of the forests will cause trouble this winter, when the defeated bears come into villages looking for food. More »
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Drag Me To Hell director and all around horror mastermind Sam Raimi is taking on Yetis in his new film Refuge. This infusion of new monster blood is exactly what the supernatural scene needs. More »
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Karl Kerschl's The Abominable Charles Christopher is another entry in the subgenre of humans encroaching upon nature, but don't let that scare you off. After all, it features gorgeous illustrations, breezy humor, and a yeti protagonist. More »
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It's almost time for the snowy holidays, and what better way to welcome in the seasonal cheer than a movie about a monstrous snow-creature that will drag your bloody carcass back to its cave and feast on your innards? Warm up with a hot cup of cider and the poster for Yeti, the holiday horror flick. The full monster poster from Yeti awaits you. More »
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A new, highly-topical toy has hit the shelves. Not only is it a Yeti, this month's monster poster child, but it represents a historic moment in Yeti-hood. That's right — it's Nevermore's new GIRL Yeti, there on the right, taking her place beside the men as an equal opportunity monster. Want to see the girl Yeti up close? More »
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