Nerdy Fact #66

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Misdreavus’ nocturnal habits of wailing to frighten people and its similarity in appearance to a disembodied head are shared by various mythological creatures. One of these is the nukekubi, which shares the similarities of nocturnal habits, flying about as a decapitated head, and wailing to increase its victims’ fright. Another possible origin is the banshee, a female spirit from Gaelic folklore who was known for its unearthly wailing and screaming. It is also possible that it was based on a Lang Suir, a type of vampire in Malaysian mythology known to appear as a flying decapitated head of a woman.

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Born into a military family, Dylan was not in one spot for a long time, though his nerdy ways followed him wherever he went. Finally settling down in Ottawa to start his career, he pursued a hobby and wished to share his love of Nerdyness with others. And thus, The Nerd is the Word was born!

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