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The Tale of the Mailed Blue Book

Written by:
David Mikkelson
March 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
July 25, 2000 Legend claims women used to maintain slender figures by ingesting diet pills made from tapeworms.
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Elevator, Door, Floor

Hit the Floor!

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson David Mikkelson
April 28, 2001 Legend: The apocryphal tale of the black celebrity, an elevator, and a frightened woman.
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motorcycle helmet

Motorcycle Helmet Self-Sacrifice

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
July 9, 2005 Did a motorcyclist on a bike that had lost its brakes give his helmet to his girlfriend, saving ...
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Microwave, Oven, Appliance

The Microwaved Baby

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Dec. 13, 2000 Did a stoned babysitter cook an infant in the oven?
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hotdog roast

Oleander Poisoning

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson David Mikkelson
Sept. 24, 2003 Did a troop of Boy Scouts die after roasting hot dogs on oleander branches?
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shoes on powerline

Do Sneakers Hanging from Power Lines Carry a Secret Message?

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
April 11, 1999 Contrary to what one hears, there's no one right answer as to why people practice 'shoefiti' or ...
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Flare, Light, Plant

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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Hat, Clothing, Apparel

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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Columbus' ship

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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patrick mahomes dinner

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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