Baby Dragon In A Jar

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Baby Dragon in a Jar

When the news broke that a jar containing a baby dragon was found in a garage in Oxfordshire, England, people were shocked.

The baby dragon in a jar captivated people the world around. Was this tiny creature real or part of some elaborate hoax?

Could this tiny creature actually be real? There is some evidence that dragon like creatures did indeed once exist here on earth so there was a possibility that this baby dragon could indeed be real.

You can decide for yourself whether or not the baby dragon in a jar is real or a hoax...

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Dragon in a Jar: Hoax or Reality

Did dragons once exist on Earth alongside the dinosaurs?

It is believed that the myths and legends of dragons originated within the fossilized remains of found dinosaur bones.

Early man could only imagine the horrendous beasts who's giant bones he discovered, so images of ferocious fire breathing dragons emerged within his imagination, and become the basis for future legends and tales of the mighty dragon.

Many now extinct animals had strange dinosaur like features. Could the baby dragon in a jar be some long died off species of animal with only this small remnant remaining to remind us that it had actually once lived?

Is it at all possible that a remnant fetus of a long died off dinosaur may have been found which strongly resembles a dragon? Is the small body of a now extinct dragon like creature preserved forever within this found jar?

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Baby dragon in a jar

When the news broke that a jar containing a baby dragon was found in a garage in Oxfordshire, England, people the world around were captivated by the find.

The paperwork found along with the jar was written in German indicating that the jar may have originated there. The documents indicated that the dragon in a jar had once been presented to the Natural History Museum and been turned away from there as it was believed the baby dragon was a potential hoax being played out on this prestigious museum.

The baby dragon in the jar was sent to be disposed of, but a porter at the museum instead took it home with him, and from there it lay stored within his garage until it was discovered years later by his grandson. The porter at that museum is believed to have been Frederick Hart, and the person who found the jar was his grandson, David Hart. David Hart then passed the jar to Allistair Mitchell for research and verification of it's authenticity.

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It is due to their longevity that dragons were believed to be very wise. During their many years on Earth they gathered much knowledge as to how to best protect them self, those whom they were loyal to, and their prized possessions.

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Is the baby dragon in the jar real?

The pickled baby dragon in a jar is so lifelike that even today it is still causing a controversy as to whether or not it is real. Could this baby dragon have been the true offspring of a real life dragon?

The baby dragon within the jar still has it's umbilical cord attached indicating that this baby dragon may have been a still born, or perhaps even a fetus, when it was captured and jarred. The dragon's tiny teeth look razor sharp while it's wings are so fine that they are almost transparent.

What would you believe: Real or hoax?

The baby dragon in a jar is indeed a hoax...

Some individuals still believe the pickled baby dragon is genuine but the baby dragon in a jar is indeed a hoax. You can read the full BBC news story on the baby dragon in a jar by clicking on the link within this sentence.

The hoax was plotted out by a writer named Allistair Mitchell in an attempt to garner interest in his latest book "Unearthly History".

The baby dragon was created by studio model makers "Crawly Creatures" and the jar containing the baby dragon created by glass blowing craftsmen from The Isle of Wight.

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The Baby dragon in a jar mystery solved...

Dragon Mummy/Fetus In A Jar - Solved
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Positive messages can change how you view the world around you.

Positive affirmations can chase away negativity, insecurity, and fear. Whenever you feel one of these emotions simply take a look in the mirror and say something nice to yourself.

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Do you believe that dragons once existed?

  • poddys May 21, 2012 @ 3:53 pm | delete
    I still think that many mythical creatures must have existed, otherwise how would ancient people have conjured them up in primitive times. The same with Fairies, Elves, Goblins etc, they must have originated somewhere. It would be wonderful if we could find the origins wouldn't it.
  • biznardi May 9, 2012 @ 11:12 am | delete
    Cool and very interesting lens...
  • elynmac Mar 18, 2012 @ 11:10 am | delete
    Dragons - they are so interesting. And dinosaurs are too - perhaps they are the real dragons? In some ways I wish they were real, but on the other hand ! I am glad I don't have to worry about getting fried by dragon breath if I get too close. And if you want a pet dragon - you could try making some dragon biscuits...
  • Tipi Jan 15, 2012 @ 3:50 pm | delete
    Now I knew I had been here because I was so fascinated and my heart was so hopeful that the dragon in a jar would have been real.....but somehow I forgot to like, fixed and blessed!
  • miaponzo Jan 14, 2012 @ 3:10 pm | delete
    Cute! Blessed!
  • SereneSea Jan 10, 2012 @ 2:58 am | delete
    Dragons are a symbol of strength, though they are not always depicted in positive connotations, you have put them very nicely in this lens with great images.
  • alwaysjules Jan 9, 2012 @ 5:09 pm | delete
    Happy New Year! Congratulations on your lens being chosen as a top 100 Community Favorite for 2011!
  • Graceonline Jan 6, 2012 @ 10:15 am | delete
    I always imagine there is some truth to ancient tales. Your suggestion that tales of dragons were inspired by dinosaur bones makes sense. I have to admit, that baby dragon in the jar is appealing in its pose and beauty, the umbilical cord a very nice touch. Lovely lens.
  • JoyfulReviewer Jan 1, 2012 @ 4:04 pm | delete
    Hadn't heard of this hoax ... sure looked realistic to me. Congratulations on being one of the final 100 favorite Squidoo lenses of 2011!
  • ColorPetGifts Jan 1, 2012 @ 12:49 pm | delete
    Baby dragon in a jar does make for an interesting story :)
  • Ladymermaid Jan 1, 2012 @ 12:53 pm | delete
    I was completely fascinated by the tale when I found a posting in a forum about it. Of course after I saw the picture of the baby dragon in a jar I just had to find out more about it. I am so glad that you stopped by - the very best of seasons blessings to you.
  • Auntiekatkat Jan 1, 2012 @ 11:12 am | delete
    Congrats on being nominated for Community Favorite Lenses of 2011. A wonderful lens. Fortunately we both share one thing it was easier to vote than for most as mine was my "why-I-am a- vegetarian was nominated as well. A proud moment for all of us. Good luck in the voting.
  • Ladymermaid Jan 1, 2012 @ 12:54 pm | delete
    Thank you for stopping by to take a peek at the baby dragon in the jar and best of luck to you also. It is actually quite an accomplishment to make the top 100 list for 2011.
  • Jolene_Belmain Dec 31, 2011 @ 5:39 pm | delete
    Congratulations on being in the top 100 Community Favourites, and great lens... dragons are a fantastic mystical creature.
  • AnthonyAltorenna Dec 31, 2011 @ 5:14 pm | delete
    This is an awesome lens, and makes me wish that the baby dragon was real. Nicely done, and congrats on making the top 100 community favorites.
  • Ladymermaid Jan 1, 2012 @ 12:55 pm | delete
    Lol...you are like myself and enjoy believing in magic and miracles. I too was hoping that the baby dragon in the jar was real.
  • BunnyFabulous Dec 31, 2011 @ 1:51 pm | delete
    Never heard of this hoax, but the guy who perpetrated it sure did a good job making it look realistic. Congrats on making the top 100 community favorites, too!
  • OhMe Dec 31, 2011 @ 11:52 am | delete
    I am not sure now whether Dragons once existed or not. Very interesting. Congrats on being in the Top 100 Community Favorites.
  • tagsforkids Dec 31, 2011 @ 8:52 am | delete
    Well, they certainly did a great job making it appear to be real! Great lens, congrats on making the top 100.
  • Lifeboost Dec 31, 2011 @ 7:51 am | delete
    What an excellent lens! I'd never heard of this story before. Blessed. :)
  • Deadicated Dec 30, 2011 @ 1:33 pm | delete
    I voted for your Lens as Favorite for 2011, as well as Squid Liked it very much. Good Luck and have a Happy New Year. I love Dragon's it's my Chinese Astrological Sign; I'm a Wood Dragon.
  • RinchenChodron Dec 30, 2011 @ 1:27 pm | delete
    Very likely. Thanks for a great lens - best wishes in the 2011 best lens contest.
  • vallain Dec 30, 2011 @ 9:28 am | delete
    Amazingly realistic looking. Interesting how they figured it out.
  • resabi Dec 27, 2011 @ 2:05 pm | delete
    Dragons make for some of the most compelling mythic imagery. Do I believe? Yes, with the part of my brain that gives itself over to fairy tales and fantasy. And I see great similarity between dragons and certain fossilized dinosaurs. As to creatures that share the intelligence and other fantastical attributes of dragons in fantasy novels? Perhaps not.
  • CosmeticMom Dec 22, 2011 @ 2:19 pm | delete
    Yes, but from a Biblical point of view. This baby dragon looks so real!
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Sources of dragon information and photos:

BBC news article on the baby dragon in a jar.
BBC news article on the baby dragon in a jar.
Photobucket Images: Baby dragon in a jar picture.
Photobucket Images: Baby dragon in a jar picture.
Pickled dragon mystery
Pickled dragon mystery: Baby Dragon in A Jar
Dragon Graphics Plus: Dragon pictures
Dragon Graphics Plus: Dragon pictures
WP Clipart: Dragon pictures
WP Clipart: Dragon pictures
Karen's Whimsy Public Domain Images: Dragon pictures
Karen's Whimsy Public Domain Images: Dragon pictures
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