I have a real fairy image and a narrative of true fairy sightings to provide you as proof. The tale of the Cottingly Fairies, as seen above, was a scandal that happened in England in the early 1800s. Two small kids drew a lot of attention for fabricating photos of fairies in the woods. These images were then used by their parents to get them out of housework for a while. The idea of fairies is not new. There are many stories about children seeing magical creatures that don't exist. Some people call these "imaginary friends." It's normal for kids to talk with their toys, play make-believe, and create characters in books or on the screen that share their feelings and ideas. As they get older, some of these same people might start to wonder if there are other beings out there who can't be seen or heard but whose actions affect the world around them. That's why scientists study animals in labs or museums; we try to understand how they affect our world and ourselves through research. People have been scared off of going into the woods alone since long before cameras were invented. So instead of walking through the trees hand in hand, kids today walk home from school alone or with friends who can't see or hear them. But despite not being able to be seen or heard, kids still know when someone is watching them, and that makes them feel safe.