I used to believe that taxidermied creatures were alive and that by some magical force they hybernated during the day, and came alive at night. Also if only their head was sticking out of the wall, their body was behind it. I used to tell them that I knew their secret.
A childhood belief about general

others believed things like this
- I used to believe my barbies came alive at night, so I would always try to catch them in the act.Anon
- I used to believe that my stuffed animals would come alive at night to protect me.— Julie
- when i was 6 i used to believe that birds were magical creatures and used magic to fly— Serriu
- I believed that the pictures on my nighties came alive at night and played in my room while i was asleep!!Anon
- I used to believe toys came alive at night.
Because I love toys, and I hoped be good friend with my toys.Anon - i found out that the people on tv were alive when i was eight.— mursem