Luck

Good fortune, a big break, hidden treasure, easy money — we create a great many tales expressing our optimistic fantasies that these things may come our way at any moment. Although sometimes they do, we also have to be wary that Lady Luck is a capricious spirit, and stunning reversals of fortune are just as possible.

Did ‘Irish Midget’ Pose as Leprechaun in Pot of Gold for Sex Scheme? A routine review of content labeled satire.

Labeled Satire

Did a Skydiver Survive Being Dragged by a 737? A routine review of content labeled satire.

Labeled Satire

Long-Lost Wedding Ring Found Around Carrot Lena Paahlsson said the ring had been gone for sixteen years before she found it...

True

Fowl Play Long-standing "unwinnable bet" legend holds that it's impossible to eat a quail a day for...

False

A Tip for Education Did an 18-year-old waitress in Texas receive a $1,000 tip to help fund her education?

True

Elvis’ Motorcycle Sells for Millions Rumor: An old bike found junked in a barn turned out to be Elvis Presley's...

Voided Ticket Lottery Win A lottery ticket that would have won $30 million was voided because the buyer didn't...

Royally Screwed Video poker player dealt a royal flush loses his jackpot because he failed to hold...

Chain Letters A discussion of the history and various types of chain letters.

Are Green Cars Unlucky? To those of a superstitious bent, green cars seem far more prone than those of...

Legend

Money in Gideon Bible Ever find money in a Gideon Bible?

Pocketed Lottery Ticket Inadequately safeguarded winning lottery ticket is lost.