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Legend
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The Tale of the Mailed Blue Book
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Mar 13, 1999
Legend tells of a plan to finish an exam after the testing period ended by enlisting his mother, ...
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The Tale of the Lost Blue Book
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Feb 11, 2001
This is the story of a student who was unable to answer an exam question, so he hatched a scheme ...
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In Case of Intruder, Should You Ask 911 for a Pizza?
Written by:
Snopes Staff
Oct 29, 2014
What began as a story about a domestic violence victim's purported call to 911 "for a pizza" evo ...
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Tapeworm Diet Pills
Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
David Mikkelson
Jul 25, 2000
Legend claims women used to maintain slender figures by ingesting diet pills made from tapeworms.
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Hit the Floor!
Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
David Mikkelson
Apr 28, 2001
Legend: The apocryphal tale of the black celebrity, an elevator, and a frightened woman.
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Motorcycle Helmet Self-Sacrifice
Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Jul 9, 2005
Did a motorcyclist on a bike that had lost its brakes give his helmet to his girlfriend, saving ...
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The Microwaved Baby
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Dec 13, 2000
Did a stoned babysitter cook an infant in the oven?
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Oleander Poisoning
Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
David Mikkelson
Sep 24, 2003
Did a troop of Boy Scouts die after roasting hot dogs on oleander branches?
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Do Sneakers Hanging from Power Lines Carry a Secret Message?
Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Apr 11, 1999
Contrary to what one hears, there's no one right answer as to why people practice 'shoefiti' or ...
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The Creepy Internet Tale of Hachishakusama, the 8-Foot-Tall Woman
Written by:
Bethania Palma
Oct 7, 2022
The story is reminiscent of Japanese urban legends and is said to have originated on the 2chan m ...
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The Queen of England and the Farting Horse
Written by:
David Emery
Nov 8, 2021
No fewer than five U.S. presidents have found themselves the butt of this particular joke.
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Teacher Fills Hallway with Balloons to Give Students a Lesson on Happiness
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Dec 14, 2020
An anonymous teacher’s lesson to students on happiness has made the rounds of Facebook.
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What Were the Names of Christopher Columbus' Three Ships?
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Oct 12, 2020
We all know Columbus’ three ships were named the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria — but is t ...
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Duck Eats Yeast, Quacks, Explodes; Man Loses Eye
Written by:
David Mikkelson
May 10, 2020
Poultry shows are all fun and games until someone loses an eye.
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Did Stalin Pluck a Live Chicken as a Lesson to His Followers?
Written by:
David Mikkelson
May 4, 2020
A common tale expresses the thought that a dictator can do anything he wants to "the people," so ...
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Did NFL Star Patrick Mahomes Buy Dinner for All Patrons at a Restaurant?
Written by:
Dan Evon
Feb 4, 2020
The Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback helped his team win the Super Bowl on Feb. 2, 2020.
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Is Indianapolis' Area Code a Tribute to the Survivors of a Naval Tragedy?
Written by:
Arturo Garcia
Dec 6, 2018
A local legend connects the 1945 sinking of the USS
Indianapolis
to telephone service.
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'Cheapskate' Brags About Pressuring Waiter for $5 Tip
Written by:
Arturo Garcia
Dec 9, 2016
A meme promoting an alleged "experiment" was strikingly similar to a scene from some NBC sitcoms.
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China's 'Three Squeaks' Live Mice Dish
Written by:
Dan Evon
Oct 5, 2016
Rumors about a Chinese live mice dish called 'Three Squeaks" have been circulating for several y ...
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Was a Las Vegas Pool Drained Because Dorothy Dandridge Dipped Her Toe in It?
Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Aug 13, 2016
Prevalent racism legend holds that a Las Vegas hotel once completely drained their pool because ...
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