Glass: Liquid or Solid: the name pretty much says it all. Is it true that glass is a liquid that flows, albeit slowly?
Planet of the Apes: "When John Glenn returns from space, everybody dress in Ape Suits. Pass it on." Where did this originate? A thorough examination of this ingenious hoax idea, showing how such things gain a life of their own.
Legends from a small country: Arthur Goldstuck's excellent site on Urban Legends in South Africa. Don't miss his "Legendary Site of the Week" section.
Rosie: what does the nursery rhyme refer to? Is it about the plague? Ian Munro's mini-FAQ on Ring Around the Rosie (aka Ring A Ring A Rosie).
Mythology Web: including folklore, myths and legends, this site has a great section about the Mary Worth legend. Academic in tone but not dry.
The "Blue Star" LSD Tattoo Page: Dave Gross' site about the oft-circulated rumor that children are being tricked into taking LSD by unscrupulous people who put it on lick and stick tattoos.
CIAC Internet Hoaxes: if you've received a virus warning, check here before sending the warning on to everyone you know. Chances are the warning is a hoax.
La page legendes urbaines: how can one not love a site with a story called "Les crocodiles new-yorkais"? Having driven through Manhattan I have a certain sense of identification with what I think it means.
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this page last updated March 3, 1999