6 Things, You Never Knew About, Leprechauns.
1. "Leprechaun" means small body.
The word is thought to have derived
from the Middle Irish word, lūchorpān,
which is translated as small body.
2. Leprechauns
are actually fairies.
The little men are considered
part of the fairy family.
3. Leprechauns also
like the color red.
Early legends of leprechauns
had them sporting red suits rather
than the well-known green.
4. Leprechauns are cobblers.
Some legends contend they made
their gold fortune from crafting fine shoes.
5. There's a leprechaun
sanctuary, protected
by EU law.
The EU granted heritage status
to leprechauns in 2009.
6. Leprechauns might be
able to live underwater.
Medieval folk tales feature
leprechauns as sea-dwellers,
attempting to drag royalty into their lairs