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Encyclopaedia of the Impossible

Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: Capelobo, The Human-Tapir Hybrid Of Brazilian Folklore

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Previously: Bluebeard. Type: LC (Legendary Creature). This classification is a relative of the FC (Fearsome Critter) classification; however, the “Fearsome Critter” taxonomy is typically reserved Continue Reading > about Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: Capelobo, The Human-Tapir Hybrid Of Brazilian Folklore

Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: Bluebeard (Or, The Robber Bridegroom) (Or, Mr. Fox)

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Previously: The Hachioji Cemetery Haunted Phone Booth. Type: MK (Maiden-Killer). Period/location of origin: In its most well-known form: France, 1697. However, tales of subject — known, Continue Reading > about Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: Bluebeard (Or, The Robber Bridegroom) (Or, Mr. Fox)

Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: The Hachioji Cemetery Haunted Phone Booth

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Previously: The Faceless People Of Monroe, CT. Type: UCD (Unusual Communication Device). Period/location of origin: Mid-late 20th century, Hachioji, Japan. The precise date of origin is unknown, Continue Reading > about Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: The Hachioji Cemetery Haunted Phone Booth

Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: The Faceless People Of Monroe, Connecticut

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Previously: Kallikantzaroi, The Greek Goblins Of Christmas. Type: PE (Preternatural Entity). Period/location of origin: Unknown, Monroe, Connecticut. Appearance: Subjects, known as the Continue Reading > about Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: The Faceless People Of Monroe, Connecticut

Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: Kallikantzaroi, The Greek Goblins Of Christmas

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Previously: Letta The Haunted Doll. Type: AC (Agents of Chaos). Period/location of origin: Subjects' precise period of origin is unknown, although they are known to have gained a great deal of Continue Reading > about Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: Kallikantzaroi, The Greek Goblins Of Christmas

Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: The “Man Proposes, God Disposes” Cursed Painting

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Previously: The “Letta Me Out” Doll. Click here for content warnings. Type: CO (Cursed Object). Period/location of origin: 1864, England, United Kingdom. The precise location of origin Continue Reading > about Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: The “Man Proposes, God Disposes” Cursed Painting

Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: Letta The Haunted Doll (“Letta Me Out”)

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Previously: The Zanetti Ghost Train. Type: LD (Living Doll). Period/location of origin: Subject, known as “Letta the Haunted Doll” — “Letta” being short for “Letta Me Out” — is believed to have Continue Reading > about Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: Letta The Haunted Doll (“Letta Me Out”)

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