The Most Popular Urban Legends From All 50 States

The Miniwashitu – Missouri River, ND

The Miniwashitu looks like a bison but with "human" properties. It's unclear where it originated or what it wants, but people have said that if you are unlucky enough to cross its path, you will go insane.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.