Sailors came across many strange creatures, which inspired the myths of sea monsters we know today. Let’s explore some real-life animals that gave rise to mythical beings. Sailors in the Middle ...

Operation Sea Dragon, led by Task Force 77, lasted two years and resulted in 13,976 rounds fired, 483 enemy targets sunk, and over 1,000 more damaged.

The dragons from Game of Thrones may be fictitious, but some of these real-life animals aren't so different. The closest were the pterosaurs, whose name literally translates to "winged lizard".