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Parental Nightmares
Are Kids 'Snorting' Smarties and Putting Themselves at Risk of Nasal Maggots?
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jan 22, 2014
Citing a doctor, a 2009 warning to parents from a Rhode Island middle school claimed maggots cou ...
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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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Is a New Hand Sign Being Used by Teens to Acquire Drugs?
Written by:
Dan Evon
Dec 8, 2017
A Facebook post suggesting that teenagers are using a common hand sign to show they wish to buy ...
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Baby Killed by Electric Shock from Cord
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Mar 31, 2015
Rumor: Image depicts a toddler who was electrocuted after playing with an electrical cord.
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Kids Using Burt's Bees on Eyelids to Get High?
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Mar 20, 2015
Rumor: Kids are rubbing Burt's Bees lip balm on their eyelids to get high.
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Smoking Bedbugs to Get High
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Apr 9, 2014
Rumor: Schoolkids are smoking and injecting crushed bedbugs to get high from a hallucinogenic su ...
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Razor Blades Found in Playground Equipment
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Mar 24, 2014
Razor blades were discovered glued to playground equipment in a public park.
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Razor Blade Found in Footies
Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Mar 6, 2012
Razor blade discovered in child's footies (footed pajamas) injures baby?
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Silly Bandz Danger
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Nov 3, 2010
A child injured his arm through extended wearing of Silly Bandz?
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Did a Soldier Return From Deployment to Find Their Family Dead?
Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Sep 30, 2010
The horrifying homecoming is a long-running legend that might be based on a true tragedy.
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Baby Left in Box on Road
Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Aug 4, 2008
Box left in middle of the road contains infant.
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Escalator Footwear Injuries
Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Sep 23, 2007
Children have suffered serious injuries by getting their shoes (especially Crocs) caught in esca ...
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Grieving Parents Accidentally Kill Other Child
Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Apr 19, 2007
Parents of murdered Virginia Tech co-ed unthinkingly back over other child on way to airport?
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Baby Smothered Under Pile of Coats?
Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Jan 2, 2007
Tragic tale tells of a baby left on a bed who is smothered under coats carelessly dropped by Chr ...
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Foiled Child Abduction in Tupelo Rumor
Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Dec 14, 2006
Mexican woman attempts to abduct tot from store in Tupelo, MS?
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Foiled Child Abduction Rumor
Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Oct 27, 2006
Father foils attempted abduction of North Texas child?
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Chubby Bunny Marshmallows Choking Death
Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Mar 16, 2006
Account of a child's death while playing the 'Chubby Bunny' marshmallow-stuffing game.
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Origin of 'Baby on Board' Signs
Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Jul 1, 2003
Rumor: The death of an infant in an auto accident led to the invention of 'Baby on Board' signs.
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Child Falls on Knife in Dishwasher
Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Feb 4, 2003
Child falls on knife in dishwasher and dies?
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Smashed Fingers
Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Jan 8, 2003
Enraged father punishes 3-year-old by smashing his fingers, then commits suicide out of remorse?
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