When it comes to everyday magical entities, we mostly know the major ones: Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, and, of course, David Blaine. But that's not all there is! NOOOO. In fact, there are thousands of magical creatures you may well encounter during your lifetime—lesser-known personalities who bring supernatural gifts no less fabulous than those bestowed by the big names*. And today, we're introducing you to a few of them... in their natural habitat. Behold!
*Okay, they might be SLIGHTLY less fabulous.
The Green Fairy
If you recycle, conserve, and bring your carbon footprint down to nearly zero, you'll be rewarded handsomely by the Green Fairy—the patron saint of earth-lovin' do-gooders. A reclusive creature, the Green Fairy pays rare visits to the truly environmentally-conscious and bestows on them a coveted Green Thumb, the better to keep the planet's flora flourishing. When not giving out green thumbs, the fairy retreats back to his lair in Portland, Oregon and spends his leisure time sending envelopes full of cat poop to oil company CEOs.
The Navel Lint Nymph
Like the Tooth Fairy, the Navel Lint Nymph operates on an exchange basis. Collect your navel lint for a full month, and then leave it under your pillow for the Nymph. While you sleep, he'll take the lint and leave you... well, something.
The Toaster Strudel of Necessity
A distant relative of the Hogwarts School Room of Requirement, the Toaster Strudel of Necessity appears in your backpack during truly desperate moments of teenage hunger (like that Tuesday last month when you overslept, skipped breakfast, and spend third period frantically rummaging under your textbooks for a scrap of gum or a sandwich crust to tide you over til lunch). However, because there is only one toaster strudel and he can only be in one place at a time, his appearances are exceedingly rare.
The Puberty Goblin
Not to be confused with the actual onset of puberty, the Puberty Goblin is exclusively responsible for all the embarrassing side effects of sexual maturity: sudden explosions of armpit hair, monster zits, unwanted erections, and surprise menstruation at co-ed pool parties. Visits from the goblin can be avoided by attending sex ed classes and carrying a copy of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret with you at all times.
The Boxing Day Beaver
If you've been good this year, a magical, mystical beaver will visit your house on Boxing Day... and that's it.
Have you ever received a visit from one of these creatures? We'd love to see the Toaster Strudel of Necessity right about now.
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