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The Truth About Dragons

Mysteries of Science by Fun Kids

Apr 23, 202624:21Kids & family

Dan and Ciaran open an archive case: Are dragons real? Why do stories of fire-breathing, winged beasts appear in cultures across the world – and can science explain their origins? We're on the quest for answers; fr...

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The Truth About Dragons is an episode from Mysteries of Science by Fun Kids. Dan and Ciaran open an archive case: Are dragons real? Why do stories of fire-breathing, winged beasts appear in cultures across the world – and can science...

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Published Apr 23, 2026, 24:21 long, audio available.

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