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TIL Native Americans have stories of Bigfoot-like creatures dating back over 1,000 years and modern claims of similar creatures, including the Skunk Ape, Fouke Monster, Momo, and others persist in the US. Europe, Asia, and Australia report similar animals, the Almas, Yeti, Yeren, Yowie, and more.

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