In 1976, the FBI analyzed hair samples sent by a researcher; the laboratory concluded the hair belonged to a deer .
Journalist Andrew Genzoli popularized the term "Bigfoot" after loggers in Northern California found massive 16-inch footprints. Articles on the topic: "BIGFOOT"
The modern American Bigfoot legend was popularized in the late 1950s, though it draws on much older traditions. In 1976, the FBI analyzed hair samples sent