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Can you keep a leprechaun forever?

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No. Why would you want to? Leprechauns are free spirits. They wilt and all the luck runs out of them if they're kept captive too long.

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If I catch a leprechaun and hold it too tight, will it die?

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Yes! Because if you squeeze it too hard all of its luck will come out, which is what powers and keeps the leprechaun alive. What is disconcerting is that you'd like to hold it so tightly -- be kind and let the poor thing go.

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Do leprechauns like cozy places?

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Yes. It makes them think they are safe.

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With the 3 wishes it gives me, can I ask for more wishes?

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Probably, yes. You might not want to just ask for more but ask for an infinite amount of wishes. The leprechauns will be likely to trick you by twisting your mind. Be careful of this, because you might fall for it.

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According to legend, a leprechaun must tell the truth if looked directly in the eye.

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That sounds like a good legend. The problem is, being tricksters, you'll have a hard time managing that eye contact if the leprechaun doesn't wish it to be so.

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Are leprechauns mean?

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No, not really. They are more mischievous than mean. They are known as tricksters, but usually their tricks are meant to teach people lessons. They do get nastier if they drink alcohol.

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What happens when you catch a leprechaun?

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They grant you 3 wishes and give you a gold coin, but be careful what you wish for!

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Instead of a trap, could I write down a deal on a piece of paper?

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You could, but be careful; leprechauns are tricksters!

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Do leprechauns mess up your house?

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Only the ones that aren't house trained.

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If I set a trap for a leprechaun, how would it escape?

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Through your incompetence. Leprechauns are not only tricky but smart and quick too.

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Am I able to catch a leprechaun in my house?

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Yes! That is, if there's a leprechaun in your house to be caught.

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What if I don't tell the leprechaun to grant my wishes, what would happen?

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If you don't ask the leprechaun to grant any wishes, he might give you some gold instead.

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Are leprechauns real?

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Who knows for sure? They are legend. Set a trap, try to catch one, and see for yourself!

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Has anyone ever caught a leprechaun with the trap?

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Did the human live to tell? We don't know. There are no records.

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Is this supposed to be a joke? We still haven't found any and my children are disappointed.

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Leprechauns are never a joke. One reader lost their uncle in the fourth Great Leprechaun War. Disappointed children tend to have parents who lead them up the garden path. Your children need to see with their own eyes, not with yours.

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Can I set up the trap inside the house, or should it be outdoors?

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It could be either outdoors or indoors.

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Will leprechauns bite you?

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Only if you are mean to them and only if you happen to come across a biting leprechaun, the chances of which are fairly much the same as coming across a biting human.

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Can I keep it for a few days?

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Sure, but leprechauns are tricky, so be careful.

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Is it bad luck if I catch a leprechaun?

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No, not at all!

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How do you get a leprechaun to stop drinking?

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Role model the exact same behavior you wish to see happen and the leprechaun might follow suit.

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Could I ask a leprechaun to grant me the ability to fly?

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Yes! Any wish is possible! However, leprechaun wishes can backfire on you, so be careful.

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Do I have to be in Ireland to catch a leprechaun?

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No, you don't have to be in Ireland. You can catch a leprechaun anywhere!

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Can you catch a leprechaun in Prince Edward Island?

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Quite possibly, as all that red sand makes their little green outfits an obvious target. Let us know if you do!

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How do you know if you caught a leprechaun?

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If it looks like a leprechaun, walks like a leprechaun and talks like a leprechaun, you're off to a good start. If it shows you a pot of gold or shares a load of luck with you, then you've found one.

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If you set a trap when a leprechaun never comes to your house, will it then?

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Will it then what? It might. It all depends on what you left out of that sentence.

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Can you catch a leprechaun in Oregon?

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Quite possibly. Let us know if you do.

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Why do the traps have to be small?

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They don't need to be small, they can be large, but small is recommended as they are easier to make.

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Why does a cylinder make a good leprechaun trap?

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Because it is long and skinny. The leprechaun can easily fall in it and not be able to climb out. An oat container works well for this.

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How do I keep my child from HUGE disappointment after not catching a leprechaun?

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You can try to offer another fun activity in place of catching a leprechaun, like going to get ice cream. That can cheer your child up and distract them from their disappointment.

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Do leprechauns like football or sports?

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Some do. Try asking.

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