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the hidden celebrity monster, by gerald springs
loch ness, a lake in northern scotland, is a popular destination for an unusual reason. it is rumored to be the home of a strange creature. the loch ness monster, affectionately known as “nessie,” is one of the most popular monsters in the entire world. over the past 100 years, there have been numerous sightings of a large creature in and around the lake. most descriptions suggest that nessie looks like a plesiosaur, a long-extinct dinosaur. people have taken many interesting photographs and films of the monster over the years. these images usually show something large and unusual in the water, but are taken from such a distance that they are inconclusive in determining exactly what the object is. scientists have explored the lake with special equipment. they have not located the creature, but they have identified underwater caves and passageways suggesting that the lake holds many places where a creature of great size might hide or nest. despite the lack of hard evidence, the loch ness monster continues to be amazingly popular. images of nessie can be seen on stamps, t-shirts, toys, and other merchandise all over scotland. millions of people visit loch ness every year in hopes of catching a glimpse of the elusive celebrity.

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