Mysterious Planet: The Jersey Devil

MYSTERIOUS PLANET EPISODE-16

The Jersey Devil; one of America's oldest legends. The legend says that in 1735, Mrs. Leeds, mother of 12 children was pregnant with a 13th. She complained to friends and relatives and cursed the unborn baby wishing "may the devil take this one". Then one stormy night, during labor, Mrs. Leeds gave birth to a normal and healthy baby. Suddenly the baby took on a grotesque appearance. Growing a tail, sprouting bat-like wings, and flying up and out the chimney into the Pine Barrens where it purportedly haunts to this day. The legend seems like more of a tall-tale than an actual account but in this episode, we will investigate sightings of the supposed creature, identify real animals that could explain sightings, and examine the origins of the Jersey Devil itself. Does a devil stalk the shadows of the dark Pine Barrens? Decide for yourself in this 16th installment of Mysterious Planet!

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[DefensiveLine090]

haha a great horned owl? sandhill crane??? this things said to have a 8-10 ft wing span. ud have to be an idiot to mistake that

[MichaelSGoldermann]

@DefensiveLine090

It's a scientific fact that people greatly mistake sizes when it comes to sightings or being a witness. There have been many scientific experiments that show that witness are almost entirely unreliable when it comes to relating details of a sighting, this includes size, color, etc. So it doesn't take an "idiot" to misinterpret an owl or crane in the dark, as being something that they are not.

[professordino1994]

I luv the Jersey Devil. It's one of the biggest mysteries of all! My guess: maybe this creature is some form of dragon. It has common physical attributes to a dragon, and dragon legends tell of citizens who see it get scared witless; the same thing happened to the Jersey Devil. it may be farfetched, but it only works if dragons were indeed real. dragons are another interesting topic: legends of dragon or dragon-like beasts are worldwide, even the inuits have legends of dragons. so, that's that

[MichaelSGoldermann]

@professordino1994 It's true that many cultures across the globe have drawings or stories of dragon-like animals. Psychologists have explained that the cause for the possilble non-coincedental similarities is due to the human mind. They explain that dragons represent many of man's primordial fears as they are reptilian, can fly, etc. Which are all characteristics that early human beings had to be aware of in order to avoid getting hunted and killed. But who knows, maybe they're more than legend.

[professordino1994]

@MichaelSGoldermann well, not to argue against well-trained psychologists, but that idea is actually complete science fiction. many scientists who are under the field of human biology say that our brains have no design whatsoever to store memories of our ancestors; saying that dragons are the fears of primitive humans is like saying that I can remember where my great-great granpa was born; it's impossible. It is a good theory, but it's based on no facts. (If I ticked/annoyed u, sorry)

[MichaelSGoldermann]

@professordino1994 You in no way ticked/annoyed me. I enjoy many different theories and discussions on my videos. The way I see it, they are not necessarily memories from the past but more of an instinctual imprint on the human mind. Many plants and animals in the wild are specially evolved to adapt to prey and predators in their environment so why not the mind also? How else does life successfully continue without evolving and changing natural instincts as the world around them changes as well?

[tenggyteng]

i really love and enjoy your vids michael! you know how to bring to your audiences the reliable and accurate information. Might i suggest you start doing your own documentary? It would be so fascinating, interesting, and aweesome!!!

[greatgallade]

bitch needs to stop fucking random animals

[guitargod017]

It's snookie

[wham13456]

cant watch it ad on it

[DefensiveLine090]

@MichaelSGoldermann ive seen an owl in the dark. and cranes absolutly never fly at night unless disturbed. ill change what i said too 'ametuers would mistake it"

[SquishedButterfly]

interesting tuning on that piano. a narrow semitone if I'm not mistaken.

[BDisepic]

a perfect urban legend

[KillaStorm1000]

@MichaelSGoldermann mutated bat possibly?