A creature so elusive, it got one of its most widely used names from the footprints left in its wake... for centuries, stories of Bigfoot or Sasquatch have been passed down by indigenous cultures all over the United States, Asia and Australasia... and they've even been spotted in Europe too! There are thousands of reported… Continue reading How to say BIGFOOT in 50 languages with Europe in a Day!
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How to say FAIRY in 50 languages with Europe in a Day!
Found in almost all folklores and mythologies across Europe, there are many differing stories and beliefs about fairies. Indeed, depending on who you ask these tiny magical creatures shaped like humans with wings can be benevolent, mischievous or even outright vicious! Some claim they are earth-bound angels, while others state they're spirits of the natural… Continue reading How to say FAIRY in 50 languages with Europe in a Day!
How to say SKELETON in 50 languages with Europe in a Day!
Considering everyone has one, skeletons still manage to creep a lot of people out. Some argue its our innate fear of death that causes skeletons to send shivers down our spines, while others point out finding a skeleton somewhere unexpected is often a sign of danger. And that's before we get into dark magic undead… Continue reading How to say SKELETON in 50 languages with Europe in a Day!
How to say MONSTER in 50 languages with Europe in a Day!
Dragons, werewolves, vampires, zombies... monsters comes in many forms and while we may be told that such things don't really exist, they are still capture our imaginations - and our nightmares! From the creature following you through the woods to the thing that lurks under your bed, here are just some of the terms for… Continue reading How to say MONSTER in 50 languages with Europe in a Day!
How to say RAINBOW in 50 languages with Europe in a Day!
Forming a bright spectrum of colours across the sky, rainbows are caused by light refracting through water droplets. That might be their scientific explanation, but there is something magical about them that has always captivated people! In Norse mythology, rainbows were thought to be the bridge from the mortal world to that of the Gods,… Continue reading How to say RAINBOW in 50 languages with Europe in a Day!