478: No Such Thing As An Award-Winning Gecko

• Hans Sloane's collection of strange news influenced the British Museum and Library holdings.
• His beliefs mixed hoarding and serious curiosity about mythical creatures and divine design.

• Yeti fur samples often reveal known animals like bears or horses.
• The Abominable Snowman may be a bear hybrid disguised in folklore and myths.

-William Burton's expedition brought the first Komodo dragon seen by the West to the USA.
-His wife had a terrifying close call nearly eaten by the Komodo dragon during a photo setup.