Loch Ness Monster Facts and Theories

The transcript explores the history and controversy surrounding the Loch Ness Monster, focusing on the famous 'Surgeon's Photo' from 1934, which was later revealed to be a hoax. It discusses the impact of this photo on tourism and public belief, as well as modern investigations using technology to search for evidence of the monster. The transcript also delves into historical sightings and theories, including the Stronsay Beast, suggesting a possible connection to the Loch Ness Monster.

What was the main reason for skepticism about the 1934 Loch Ness Monster photo?

• It was taken at night.

• It was heavily cropped and zoomed.

• It was in black and white.

• It was taken by an amateur photographer.

Who confessed to the Loch Ness Monster photo being a hoax in 1994?

• Christian Sperling

• Marmaduke Weatherall

• Billy Wilder

• Dr. R Kenneth Wilson

What was used to create the model for the fake Loch Ness Monster photo?

• A toy submarine and plastic wood

• A cardboard cutout

• A real animal

• A large balloon

What did the 2016 underwater drone investigation initially mistake for the Loch Ness Monster?

• A movie prop

• A natural rock formation

• A sunken ship

• A large fish

What was the name given to the strange sea creature found in 1808 on the Scottish island?

• The Stronsay Beast

• The Loch Ness Monster

• The Highland Creature

• The Scottish Serpent

What was the estimated length of the creature found on the Scottish island in 1808?

• 70 feet

• 55 feet

• 20 feet

• 35 feet

What happened to the skull of the creature found in 1808?

• It was sold to a private collector.

• It was lost at sea.

• It was preserved in a museum.

• It was destroyed during World War II.

What is one theory about the Loch Ness Monster's existence?

• It is a mythical creature with no basis in reality.

• It is a species of large fish.

• It is a younger specimen of a larger species.

• It is a robot created for tourism.

How might Loch Ness and Stronsay be connected?

• By a man-made channel

• Via the Caledonian canal and river nests

• By a series of lakes

• Through underground tunnels

What is a possible reason for the inconsistency of Loch Ness Monster sightings?

• The creature is very small.

• The creature is invisible.

• The creature migrates to the sea.

• The creature is nocturnal.