Pure Imagination?

As kids, we read all sorts of books and fall in love with all sorts of mythological creatures. We read about the ancient greek creatures such as the Pegasus, the minotaur, and the cyclops. We read fantasy tales that revolve around far off lands and fair maidens being saved by their knight and sometimes with the help of a wizard, or even fighting off the evil witch. (Which is another question, why was the evil villan always a woman or step-mother figure while the savior was always a man, and the maiden was in distress...but that's another post.

Well, one of the most beloved creatures, might not be too much of a figment after all. There were people who have found evidence of single horned creatures and fossils from the dinosaur days. But none were ever consistant with the true unicorn lore. But now, something miraculous has occurred...or at least a genetic mutation might be occurring! In Italy, a deer was born with a single horn that appears to be twisted in the center of its head.

So, for those of you who always believed in unicorns, and for those of you who continue to believe in these mythical creatures, here it is: