Definitely not. Elephants are wild animals that live in their own habitats, and English Mastiffs are domesticated dogs. Their paths would rarely cross in nature, and no one in their right mind would put a mastiff in a fight with an elephant. So this English Mastiff fight elephant story is not based on real events.
In reality, an English Mastiff stands no chance against an elephant. Elephants are massive and extremely powerful. The mastiff might be a large and strong dog, but an elephant could easily crush it with its sheer size and strength. It's likely in such a fictional story, the mastiff would be quickly overpowered.
Yes, it is. The Elephant Man's story has roots in real life.
Yes, it is. The Elephant Man's story has roots in real-life circumstances of a person with severe physical deformities.
Yes, there may be some stories passed down through the ages. However, these stories often take on a more symbolic or mythical nature. The English Mastiff is a large and strong breed, but a lion is a true king of the jungle. So, while the idea of them fighting makes for an interesting story, it's not based on a common real - life occurrence. It could be part of local folklore or just a creative tale to show the Mastiff's supposed bravado.
In theory, an English Mastiff would be no match for a lion. Lions are apex predators with powerful claws, sharp teeth, and great strength. However, there might be some fictional stories where an English Mastiff is pitted against a lion. But in the real wild, it's extremely unlikely for such a fight to occur as lions are far more adapted to hunting and combat.
No, it's not a true story. It's likely a fictional creation for entertainment purposes.
It's possible that some of the stories have a kernel of truth. The story of the woman who drowned in the lake could have started from an actual drowning incident. However, as people retell it, they add the supernatural elements like the white - dressed figure and the crying. Over time, it has turned into a full - fledged ghost story.
Fight Club is pure fiction. It was created by the author's imagination and not based on any real events.
One main event was that Joseph Merrick was exhibited in freak shows due to his deformity. Then, Dr. Treves' encounter with Merrick was crucial. He took Merrick to the London Hospital. Also, Merrick's life in the hospital, where he interacted with some kind - hearted people, was an important part of the story.
The underground fight club scene in some parts of society was an inspiration. These were places where men (mostly) would go to have no - holds - barred fights. It was a way for them to experience a sense of freedom and power that they might not have in their daily lives.