Urban Legends

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Provides search access to five major "debunking" sites. Useful in checking the truth in rumors, fraud, hoaxes, urban legends.
Urban Legend Reference Pages
This site includes not only urban legends but also misinformation, old wives' tales, strange news stories, rumors, and celebrity gossip. The newest urban legends are here and are updated as new information is available.

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