BrainStuff Classics: Were Unicorns Always Sweet?

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BrainStuff Classics: Were Unicorns Always Sweet?

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The modern image of the elegant, gentle unicorn is a relatively recent invention. Learn about the history of unicorn myths and legends in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/strange-creatures/unicorn-in-history.htmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jul 23, 2023

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