"With a Tail On It" is an old Southern Expression which indicates a degree of depth or severity. As with life, specific tails can be good or bad, depending on the circumstance and whose tail is being considered.
The Japanese have a tradition that some animals can become Yokai (a demon spirit or monster) by acquiring extra tails, thereby gaining supernatural powers.
There's also the taboo Ouroboros, which I choose NOT to even address.
On the other hand, remember the Swedish Fairy Tale about sprinkling salt on a bird's tail? Aw, the hours (and the salt) I wasted as a young child in my endeavors trying to catch a mocking bird unawares!
Some tails are merely tails while others are indeed tales. May the ones you find here add depth and richness to your life even if just for a few moments.
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