Arizona State University
Arizona State Univ.: Horn Folklore & "Urban Legends"
This Arizona State University article more appropriately falls under the heading of literature, but Dr. Ericson's statement in the first paragraph, "I am amazed by the rather large body of plausible sounding folklore which has been...
A&E Television
History.com: How Americans Became Convinced Their Halloween Candy Was Poisoned
These chilling candy poisonings might make you rethink trick-or-treating. Rumors of tainted, poisoned or otherwise murderous Halloween candy handed out to youngsters are as much a part of the Halloween tradition as costumes and sing-song...
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Urban Legends Reference Pages: Old Wives' Tales
Find a brief list of old wives' tales related to luck, good health, hair growth, and other topics. Each includes a link to a detailed explanation of the "myth" and its origins.
PBS
Pbs: Who Made America? Gary Kildall
A technology industry urban legend claims that Kildall went flying rather than meet with IBM, thus causing IBM to market Microsoft's inferior operating system, changing the course of computer history. The story is untrue.
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Cincinnati's Abandoned Subway
So much work, time and money, but now an urban legend, that's the abandoned subway project in Cincinnati. Narrative with some photos describe the city's failed attempt to build the subway despite the Depression and World Wars.
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V Myths
Resource cracks the myths, hoaxes, and urban legends related to computer viruses. Also provides information on how to tell the difference between a hoax and a real virus and ways to reduce the number of false-alarms received.
BBC
Bbc Nature: Camel Spiders
Camel spiders have a nightmarish reputation. Urban legends, fueled by the appearance of their extra large, powerful mouthparts, their voracious appetite, and their tremendous speed, surround these hairy arachnids. Learn more about camel...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Fred Rogers
Wikipedia offers a comprehensive biography of the late Fred Rogers, the host of the PBS children's television show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." Content includes a focus on Rogers' life and work, his impact through his television show,...
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Internet Scam Busters
This website provides up-to-date info on the current scams on the Internet. It also gives tips for avoiding scams and what to do if you have been scammed.
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Nonprofit: Don't Spread That Hoax!
This site is a well thought out presentation of why you might want to dig deeper before sending that "Urgent," sounding message and spreading a junk-mail virus.
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