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3 days ago · Urban legends reflect societal fears, offering a lens through which we can explore (and exacerbate!) our anxieties. They serve as cautionary tales, warning us against perceived threats or...
4 days ago · Here are the 25 Urban Legends that Turned out to be True. 25. The 999 Phone Charging Myth. If you live in the UK, you might have heard this one. A popular urban legend goes that dialing 999, the UK’s emergency number, will charge your dying phone. This rumor might have started because emergency calls bypass low-battery shutdowns.
5 days ago · An unusually recent urban legend continues to unsettle the people of New Jersey. In 2014, a wealthy family purchased a home for US$1 million, but before they moved in, they began receiving ...
4 days ago · Every corner of America has spooky legends, from ghost stories to cryptid spottings. These are the creepiest urban legends from each state!
Jun 26, 2024 · These urban legends have been around for decades, sometimes centuries, and still haunt us today. But are they real? The Ghost Brothers Dalen Spratt, Juwan Mass, and Marcus Harvey are investigating the craziest myths and legends with the help of top paranormal investigators, celebrities, and friends.
5 days ago · They are examples of scams, hoaxes, and urban legends that circulate via email and social media. The Internet is awash with misinformation for a number of reasons. Some hoaxsters are just having fun, like the originator of Mr. Rogers’ false bio.
5 days ago · The Encylopedia of Urban Legends is a great starting point for your research. Organized alphabetically, you will find hundreds of individual legends and their variations. Themes associated with the legends are examined, along with scholarly analysis of the genre. It is located in the Library Reference Collection.
