Urban Legends: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Urban Legends Photo Quiz: Spot the Fakes!
Real or Fake? The Urban Legends Photo Quiz
Real or Fake? The Urban Legends Photo Quiz
Test Your Urban Legends IQ
Urban Legends Quiz: Test your urban legends IQ!
Urban Legends Quiz: Test your urban legends IQ!
Current Hoaxes / Netlore
From About.com: Current Internet hoaxes, email rumors and urban legends debunked - your resource for information on all the latest misinformation on the Net
From About.com: Current Internet hoaxes, email rumors and urban legends debunked - your resource for information on all the latest misinformation on the Net
'POSTCARD' Virus Hoax - Netlore Archive
Hoax email alert warns of 'the worst virus ever' circulating in the form of an attachment labeled 'POSTCARD'
Hoax email alert warns of 'the worst virus ever' circulating in the form of an attachment labeled 'POSTCARD'
Amazing Tsunami Picture - Netlore Archive
Emailed image purports to show the devastating tsunami of December 26, 2004 washing ashore on the Thai island of Phuket (or Indonesia, depending on version
Emailed image purports to show the devastating tsunami of December 26, 2004 washing ashore on the Thai island of Phuket (or Indonesia, depending on version
Hercules, World's Biggest Dog - Netlore Archive
Emailed image of a gargantuan dog named Hercules, purportedly the Guinness Record holder for World's Biggest Dog
Emailed image of a gargantuan dog named Hercules, purportedly the Guinness Record holder for World's Biggest Dog
Breast Infestation - Netlore Archive
Ladies, wash your underwear in boiling water! Emailed image and video purport to document the medical case of anthropologist Susan McKinley, who failed to seek treatment for a rash and wound up with an infestation of larvae in her breast.
Ladies, wash your underwear in boiling water! Emailed image and video purport to document the medical case of anthropologist Susan McKinley, who failed to seek treatment for a rash and wound up with an infestation of larvae in her breast.
Is Barack Obama a Muslim? - Netlore Archive
Email rumor alleges that U.S. presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama is a Muslim who has lied about his religious background, including his claim to being a devout Christian
Email rumor alleges that U.S. presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama is a Muslim who has lied about his religious background, including his claim to being a devout Christian
Latest Updates & Additions: Net Hoaxes, Urban Legends & Rumors
Information on all the latest misinformation on the Net - Internet hoaxes, rumors and urban legends
Information on all the latest misinformation on the Net - Internet hoaxes, rumors and urban legends
Bill Gates Is Sharing His Fortune! - Netlore Archive
Sorry, folks. Microsoft and AOL have not merged, nor has Bill Gates decided to share his fortune with people who forward silly chain letters
Sorry, folks. Microsoft and AOL have not merged, nor has Bill Gates decided to share his fortune with people who forward silly chain letters
Jamie Lee Curtis
Longstanding (and unproven) rumors claim actress Jamie Lee Curtis is a hermaphrodite or was born intersex and underwent surgery to become a woman
Longstanding (and unproven) rumors claim actress Jamie Lee Curtis is a hermaphrodite or was born intersex and underwent surgery to become a woman
Pit Bull vs. Porcupine (Photos) - Netlore Archive
Emailed images show the result of an unfortunate encounter between a 'pit bull' and a porcupine
Emailed images show the result of an unfortunate encounter between a 'pit bull' and a porcupine
Brown Recluse Spider Bite (Photos) - Netlore Archive
Emailed photos purport to show the progressive deterioration of a wound caused by the bite of the poisonous brown recluse spider
Emailed photos purport to show the progressive deterioration of a wound caused by the bite of the poisonous brown recluse spider
Listerine Mosquito Control?
Forwarded email claims spraying an outside area with Listerine mouthwash repels and/or kills every mosquito in the vicinity
Forwarded email claims spraying an outside area with Listerine mouthwash repels and/or kills every mosquito in the vicinity
Camel Spider in Iraq (Photo) - Netlore Archive
Attack of the Camel Spider! Emailed photo taken by U.S. soldiers stationed in Iraq shows a pair of huge, scary-looking insects known as camel spiders.
Attack of the Camel Spider! Emailed photo taken by U.S. soldiers stationed in Iraq shows a pair of huge, scary-looking insects known as camel spiders.
The Eye of God? (Hubble Telescope Photo) - Netlore Archive
NASA photo taken by the Hubble Space Telescope has been labeled the 'Eye of God' by frequent forwarders
NASA photo taken by the Hubble Space Telescope has been labeled the 'Eye of God' by frequent forwarders
Camel Spiders
Taken by U.S. soldiers stationed in Iraq, this snapshot shows a pair of huge, scary-looking insects known as camel spiders.
Taken by U.S. soldiers stationed in Iraq, this snapshot shows a pair of huge, scary-looking insects known as camel spiders.
Obama Not a U.S. Citizen?
Email rumor claims that Barack Obama is ineligible to become president because according to the laws in effect at the time of his birth he is not a natural-born citizen of the U.S.
Email rumor claims that Barack Obama is ineligible to become president because according to the laws in effect at the time of his birth he is not a natural-born citizen of the U.S.
Mr. Rogers a Sniper?
Was Fred Rogers, longtime host of the children's TV show Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, a trained sharpshooter with dozens of kills to his credit as a Marine sniper (or Navy Seal)?
Was Fred Rogers, longtime host of the children's TV show Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, a trained sharpshooter with dozens of kills to his credit as a Marine sniper (or Navy Seal)?
Richard Gere & the Gerbil
I don't mean to sound cranky, but all too often when I tell folks I debunk urban legends for a living, the first question that pops out of their mouths is: 'What about that thing with Richard Gere and the gerbil? Is THAT true?'
I don't mean to sound cranky, but all too often when I tell folks I debunk urban legends for a living, the first question that pops out of their mouths is: 'What about that thing with Richard Gere and the gerbil? Is THAT true?'
Cell Phone 'Do Not Call' List?
Forwarded email warns that a directory of cell phone numbers will soon be published and urges users to enter their cell phone numbers on a federal 'Do Not Call' list to prevent unsolicited calls from telemarketers
Forwarded email warns that a directory of cell phone numbers will soon be published and urges users to enter their cell phone numbers on a federal 'Do Not Call' list to prevent unsolicited calls from telemarketers
Did Nostradamus Predict 9/11?
Internet rumors claim French seer Nostradamus predicted the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon 500 years before they happened.
Internet rumors claim French seer Nostradamus predicted the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon 500 years before they happened.
Animal-Human Hybrid (Photo) - Netlore Archive
Circulating via email, an unsettling photograph of what appears to be a half-human, half-animal creature suckling her hybrid offspring
Circulating via email, an unsettling photograph of what appears to be a half-human, half-animal creature suckling her hybrid offspring
World's Biggest Dog
Emailed image of a gargantuan dog named Hercules, purportedly the Guinness Record holder for World's Biggest Dog.
Emailed image of a gargantuan dog named Hercules, purportedly the Guinness Record holder for World's Biggest Dog.
World's Tallest Woman - Netlore Archive
Emailed photos purport to show the world's tallest woman at 7 feet, 4 inches tall and 320 pounds
Emailed photos purport to show the world's tallest woman at 7 feet, 4 inches tall and 320 pounds
Shark Attacks Helicopter
Is that a great white shark lunging out of the water to attack a scuba diver dangling from that helicopter rescue ladder?
Is that a great white shark lunging out of the water to attack a scuba diver dangling from that helicopter rescue ladder?
Hercules the Liger (Photos) - Netlore Archive
AUTHENTIC: Emailed photos of a 10-foot 'liger' (a cross between a lion and a tiger) named Hercules
AUTHENTIC: Emailed photos of a 10-foot 'liger' (a cross between a lion and a tiger) named Hercules
Ciara's Secret Sex Change
Internet rumors are flying to the effect that hip-hop/R&B star Ciara was born a man and is either a transvestite or underwent a sex-change operation to become a transsexual
Internet rumors are flying to the effect that hip-hop/R&B star Ciara was born a man and is either a transvestite or underwent a sex-change operation to become a transsexual
Test Your Urban Legends IQ - Advanced Level
Urban Legends Quiz: Test your urban legends IQ!
Urban Legends Quiz: Test your urban legends IQ!
Why the Ocean Is So Salty - Netlore Archive
Is it true that a blue whale produces over 400 gallons of sperm when it ejaculates, and that explains the saltiness of the ocean?
Is it true that a blue whale produces over 400 gallons of sperm when it ejaculates, and that explains the saltiness of the ocean?
Shark Attacks Helicopter! - Netlore Archive
Photo purporting to show a great white shark lunging out of the water to attack a scuba diver dangling from a helicopter ladder
Photo purporting to show a great white shark lunging out of the water to attack a scuba diver dangling from a helicopter ladder
World Record Grizzly Bear (Photos) - Netlore Archive
Are emailed pictures of a giant, 1,600-pound, man-eating grizzly bear allegedly killed in Alaska by a hunter or Forest Service employee real?
Are emailed pictures of a giant, 1,600-pound, man-eating grizzly bear allegedly killed in Alaska by a hunter or Forest Service employee real?
Giant Catfish Caught in Lake Texoma (2004) - Netlore Archive
Emailed photo of a huge catfish supposedly caught in Lake Texoma, Texas
Emailed photo of a huge catfish supposedly caught in Lake Texoma, Texas
Giant Catfish
Emailed photo of a huge catfish supposedly caught in Lake Texoma, Texas.
Emailed photo of a huge catfish supposedly caught in Lake Texoma, Texas.
Bottled Water Safety Alert
Forwarded email warns women not to drink bottled water that has been left in a car because the heat supposedly releases cancer-causing toxins which 'leak' from the plastic into the water.
Forwarded email warns women not to drink bottled water that has been left in a car because the heat supposedly releases cancer-causing toxins which 'leak' from the plastic into the water.
Ericsson 'Free Laptop' Hoax
Email chain letter claims phone manufacturer Ericsson will give away free laptop computers to those who forward the message to at least eight people
Email chain letter claims phone manufacturer Ericsson will give away free laptop computers to those who forward the message to at least eight people
The Urban Legends Slide Show
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
The Altoids Effect - Altoids Mints and Oral Sex - Netlore Archive
Altoids Lore: Does chewing this 'curiously strong' brand of mint before fellatio (oral sex) enhance the pleasure?
Altoids Lore: Does chewing this 'curiously strong' brand of mint before fellatio (oral sex) enhance the pleasure?
FW: Don't Feed Your Cat Table Scraps - Netlore Archive
Emailed photo of a really, really big housecat
Emailed photo of a really, really big housecat
Do They Eat Babies in China?
Do they eat babies in China? Photos circulating on the Internet purport to show a Chinese man cooking and eating a human baby or fetus. Are they real?
Do they eat babies in China? Photos circulating on the Internet purport to show a Chinese man cooking and eating a human baby or fetus. Are they real?
Attack of the Frankenfish
Variously described 'alien monsters,' 'the stuff of nightmares,' and 'something from a bad horror movie,' the northern snakehead fish rears its ugly head in North America.
Variously described 'alien monsters,' 'the stuff of nightmares,' and 'something from a bad horror movie,' the northern snakehead fish rears its ugly head in North America.
Was a Giant Human Skeleton Found in Saudi Arabia Desert? - Netlore Archive
'Recent gas exploration activity in the southeast region of the Arabian desert uncovered skeletal remains of a human of phenomenal size'
'Recent gas exploration activity in the southeast region of the Arabian desert uncovered skeletal remains of a human of phenomenal size'
Secret Cell Phone Tips?
Email flier purports to clue readers in on various 'unknown' tips and tricks for cell phone use
Email flier purports to clue readers in on various 'unknown' tips and tricks for cell phone use
Pepsi Omits 'Under God' in Patriotic Can Promotion - Netlore Archive
Baseless email campaign protests the alleged omission of the words 'under God' in an excerpt from the Pledge of Allegiance on special promotional Pepsi cans
Baseless email campaign protests the alleged omission of the words 'under God' in an excerpt from the Pledge of Allegiance on special promotional Pepsi cans
Urban Legends Sex Quiz
Quiz: Urban Legends about romance, sex, and scandal
Quiz: Urban Legends about romance, sex, and scandal
Fatal Spider Bite in North Florida - Netlore Archive
Recycled email prank warning of the dangers of the Two-Striped Telamonia, purportedly a poisonous spider that hides under toilet seats and has killed five people in North Florida
Recycled email prank warning of the dangers of the Two-Striped Telamonia, purportedly a poisonous spider that hides under toilet seats and has killed five people in North Florida
Top 10 Scariest Urban Legends
The Top 10 scariest urban legends ever told
The Top 10 scariest urban legends ever told
The Urban Legends Slide Show - The Eye of God
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
Animals & Insects - Net hoaxes, urban legends & rumors
Current Netlore: Animals & insects
Current Netlore: Animals & insects
Barack Obama Antichrist
Email rumor claims charismatic U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama is the Antichrist prophesied in the New Testament
Email rumor claims charismatic U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama is the Antichrist prophesied in the New Testament
Why Friday the 13th Is Unlucky
As folklorists, we may not be able to cure paraskevidekatriaphobia (fear of Friday the 13th), but we can at least lend its sufferers a few good excuses.
As folklorists, we may not be able to cure paraskevidekatriaphobia (fear of Friday the 13th), but we can at least lend its sufferers a few good excuses.
The \$250 Cookie Recipe
Here is a 'true story' almost everyone has heard by now - the infamous $250 Cookie Recipe, most recently associated with the Neiman Marcus company, but previously (during the 1980s) the bane of cookie diva Mrs. Fields
Here is a 'true story' almost everyone has heard by now - the infamous $250 Cookie Recipe, most recently associated with the Neiman Marcus company, but previously (during the 1980s) the bane of cookie diva Mrs. Fields
PIN Number Reversal - Use Reverse PIN to Contact Police in ATM Emergency? - Netlore Archive
Email rumor claims ATM users can contact police in the event of an attempted robbery by entering their PIN in reverse
Email rumor claims ATM users can contact police in the event of an attempted robbery by entering their PIN in reverse
Brain Maggots / Sushi Worms - Netlore Archive
Emailed photos of a man whose brain allegedly became infested with maggots (or worms) as a result of an ingrown hair (or eating sushi)
Emailed photos of a man whose brain allegedly became infested with maggots (or worms) as a result of an ingrown hair (or eating sushi)
Obama Changes Presidential Seal - Netlore Archive
Email flier says Barack Obama used a podium featuring an altered version of the Presidential Seal during a June 2008 campaign appearance.
Email flier says Barack Obama used a podium featuring an altered version of the Presidential Seal during a June 2008 campaign appearance.
Doctors Find Live Worm in Patient's Eye - Netlore Archive
When the doctors operated, what was thought to be a growth or cyst actually turned out to be a live worm; what was thought initially to be mere dust in the patient's eye was actually an insect's egg...
When the doctors operated, what was thought to be a growth or cyst actually turned out to be a live worm; what was thought initially to be mere dust in the patient's eye was actually an insect's egg...
The Urban Legends Slide Show - Human Statue of Liberty
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
90# Telephone Scam - Netlore Archive
The 90# Telephone Scam - Patrick Crispen of The Internet Tourbus weighs in on a PARTLY true Net rumor
The 90# Telephone Scam - Patrick Crispen of The Internet Tourbus weighs in on a PARTLY true Net rumor
New California Traffic Laws 2007 - Netlore Archive
Hoax email purports to announce a set of new California driving laws effective January 1, 2007 (or July 1, 2007 in a later variant)
Hoax email purports to announce a set of new California driving laws effective January 1, 2007 (or July 1, 2007 in a later variant)
World's Highest Bridge - Netlore Archive
Emailed photo of the world's highest bridge, the Millau Viaduct in southern France
Emailed photo of the world's highest bridge, the Millau Viaduct in southern France
Origin of the F-Word - Netlore Archive
In which we are told -- with a straight face -- that the word 'fuck' originated as the acronym of 'Fornication Under Consent of the King' (or some variation thereof)
In which we are told -- with a straight face -- that the word 'fuck' originated as the acronym of 'Fornication Under Consent of the King' (or some variation thereof)
Snake Swallows Man - Netlore Archive
Series of photos circulating via email purports to show a gigantic snake - said to be an anaconda, python, or boa constrictor - swallowing a human being whole
Series of photos circulating via email purports to show a gigantic snake - said to be an anaconda, python, or boa constrictor - swallowing a human being whole
The Urban Legends Slide Show - Hercules the Liger
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
Crocodile Eats Golfer (Photo) - Netlore Archive
The impatient golfer was not located, but his clubs were found on the hole. Three days later, Ole Mose was spotted on the seventh hole and was an immediate suspect...
The impatient golfer was not located, but his clubs were found on the hole. Three days later, Ole Mose was spotted on the seventh hole and was an immediate suspect...
The Urban Legends Slide Show - Brain Maggots / Sushi Worms (#1)
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
Dead Mermaid Found in the Philippines - Netlore Archive
Emailed photos purportedly show the carcass of a dead mermaid found washed up on a beach in the Philippines
Emailed photos purportedly show the carcass of a dead mermaid found washed up on a beach in the Philippines
Obama Explains Anthem Stance
Circulating via email, an alleged quote from Barack Obama explains why he doesn't wear a flag pin or salute the flag during the national anthem.
Circulating via email, an alleged quote from Barack Obama explains why he doesn't wear a flag pin or salute the flag during the national anthem.
More 'Free' Stuff by Email - Netlore Archive
Another round of email hoaxes: 'free stuff' from Bath & Body Wors and J. Crew for folks who spam their friends with chain letters
Another round of email hoaxes: 'free stuff' from Bath & Body Wors and J. Crew for folks who spam their friends with chain letters
The Urban Legends Slide Show - Obama on the Phone
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
Dead Mermaid Found After Tsunami - Netlore Archive
Emailed photos allegedly show the carcass of a dead mermaid washed up on a beach at Chennai, India by the devastating tsunami of December 26, 2004
Emailed photos allegedly show the carcass of a dead mermaid washed up on a beach at Chennai, India by the devastating tsunami of December 26, 2004
Black and White Twins (Photos) - Netlore Archive
Emailed images show a pair of twin sisters - one black, the other white - born to a British couple who both had mixed-race parents
Emailed images show a pair of twin sisters - one black, the other white - born to a British couple who both had mixed-race parents
Origin of the S-Word: 'Ship High in Transit' - Netlore Archive
In which we are told, with a straight face, that the word 'shit' originated as the acronym of 'Ship High in Transit,' a nautical phrase
In which we are told, with a straight face, that the word 'shit' originated as the acronym of 'Ship High in Transit,' a nautical phrase
Tsunami in Action
Emailed image purports to show the devastating tsunami of December 26, 2004 washing ashore on the Thai island of Phuket (or Indonesia, depending on version).
Emailed image purports to show the devastating tsunami of December 26, 2004 washing ashore on the Thai island of Phuket (or Indonesia, depending on version).
The Urban Legends Slide Show - Piranha on Steroids (#1)
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
Dr. James Dobson vs. Petition No. 2493 (Religious Broadcasting) - Netlore Archive
New email variants of decades-old petition expressing outrage over alleged attempt by atheists to force a government ban on religious broadcasting in the United States
New email variants of decades-old petition expressing outrage over alleged attempt by atheists to force a government ban on religious broadcasting in the United States
The Urban Legends Slide Show - World's Tallest Woman (#2)
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
The Urban Legends Slide Show - Piranha on Steroids (#2)
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
Bill Gates' 11 Rules of Life - Netlore Archive
Circulating via email, the text of a speech allegedly given by Bill Gates in which he sets out 11 rules of life for today's high school students
Circulating via email, the text of a speech allegedly given by Bill Gates in which he sets out 11 rules of life for today's high school students
Missing Person: Ashley Flores - Netlore Archive
Ashley Flores hoax: Email flier seeks help locating Ashley Flores, a 13-year-old girl allegedly missing in Philadelphia
Ashley Flores hoax: Email flier seeks help locating Ashley Flores, a 13-year-old girl allegedly missing in Philadelphia
The Urban Legends Slide Show - Sneaky Shark
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
Ghost of the Sundarbans / Fort Mountain Ghost - Netlore Archive
Emailed photo allegedly depicts a ghostly figure standing beside a tourist in the Sundarbans (southwest Bangladesh) two days before he mysteriously died of a heart attack; in a more recent version, the location is supposedly Fort Mountain, Georgia
Emailed photo allegedly depicts a ghostly figure standing beside a tourist in the Sundarbans (southwest Bangladesh) two days before he mysteriously died of a heart attack; in a more recent version, the location is supposedly Fort Mountain, Georgia
The Urban Legends Slide Show - 'Bill Sux' Etched on Pentium Chip
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
The Urban Legends Slide Show - Crocodile Eats Golfer!
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
Jaleel White (Steve Urkel) Is Dead! - Netlore Archive
Bogus news story circulating via email claims actor Jaleel White, who played Steve Urkel on the TV show 'Family Matters,' is dead by suicide
Bogus news story circulating via email claims actor Jaleel White, who played Steve Urkel on the TV show 'Family Matters,' is dead by suicide
Giant Texas Rattlesnake - Netlore Archive
Emailed picture of a giant rattlesnake killed in Texas, allegedly measuring 9 feet 1 inch in length and weighing 97 pounds
Emailed picture of a giant rattlesnake killed in Texas, allegedly measuring 9 feet 1 inch in length and weighing 97 pounds
Einstein Proved God Exists?
In this emailed anecdote by an unknown author, a university student named Albert Einstein humiliates his atheist professor by proving that God exists.
In this emailed anecdote by an unknown author, a university student named Albert Einstein humiliates his atheist professor by proving that God exists.
The Urban Legends Slide Show - Albino Fawn
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
Polar Bear Attack (Photos) - Netlore Archive
Emailed photos graphically document injuries sustained by the survivor of a polar bear attack
Emailed photos graphically document injuries sustained by the survivor of a polar bear attack
Leno on Spoiled Americans?
Article attributed to Tonight Show host Jay Leno labels the majority of Americans 'ungrateful, spoiled brats' for saying they're unhappy with the current direction of the country
Article attributed to Tonight Show host Jay Leno labels the majority of Americans 'ungrateful, spoiled brats' for saying they're unhappy with the current direction of the country
Fw: New Summer Trends (Photos) - Netlore Archive
Emailed photos purportedly depicting 'new summer trends' show women with symmetrical rows of skin-piercings on their torsos laced up like old-fashioned corsets
Emailed photos purportedly depicting 'new summer trends' show women with symmetrical rows of skin-piercings on their torsos laced up like old-fashioned corsets
The Urban Legends Slide Show - Animal-Human Hybrid
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
The Urban Legends Slide Show - The Queen and Scottish Soldiers
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
The Man-Eating Catfish
Page 2: Emailed photos purport to show a giant, man-eating catfish caught in the Furong Reservoir in Huadu, China.
Page 2: Emailed photos purport to show a giant, man-eating catfish caught in the Furong Reservoir in Huadu, China.
The Urban Legends Slide Show - Dead Wife Coffee Table
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
Jelly Bracelets - An Invitation to Sex? - Netlore Archive
It is widely believed - apparently more so by adults than by the teenagers themselves - that the 'jelly bracelets' currently popular among junior high school students are color-coded according to the wearer's willingness to perform certain sexual acts
It is widely believed - apparently more so by adults than by the teenagers themselves - that the 'jelly bracelets' currently popular among junior high school students are color-coded according to the wearer's willingness to perform certain sexual acts
Quiz: Celebrity Urban Legends
Quiz: Celebrity Urban Legends
Quiz: Celebrity Urban Legends
The Urban Legends Slide Show - Snake Swallows Man (#1)
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
Can People Look Up My Driver's License on the Internet?
Website purports to offer free, easy access to personal information contained in state driver's license databases
Website purports to offer free, easy access to personal information contained in state driver's license databases
How to Cook an Egg with Your Cell Phone - Netlore Archive
Forwarded messages offer scientific proof that you can cook an egg by placing it between two cell phones and placing a call
Forwarded messages offer scientific proof that you can cook an egg by placing it between two cell phones and placing a call
A Snake, Fishing
Emailed image shows a very large snake - evidently a python - pulling its prey - evidently a wallaby, though some have labeled it a 'cow' - out of a body of water in Western Australia.
Emailed image shows a very large snake - evidently a python - pulling its prey - evidently a wallaby, though some have labeled it a 'cow' - out of a body of water in Western Australia.
The Urban Legends Slide Show - Brain Maggots / Sushi Worms (#2)
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
Piranha on Steroids
Circulating via email, a photo of fishermen holding a large fish with a mouthful of razor-sharp teeth, variously captioned: 'Piranha on Steroids' or 'World Record Piranha.'
Circulating via email, a photo of fishermen holding a large fish with a mouthful of razor-sharp teeth, variously captioned: 'Piranha on Steroids' or 'World Record Piranha.'
Is Steve Burns Really Dead?
Did Steve Burns die of a drug overdose? Nope, he's alive and well. Internet rumors prove false once again...
Did Steve Burns die of a drug overdose? Nope, he's alive and well. Internet rumors prove false once again...
Top 10 Grossest Urban Legends
Here is a handpicked collection of our very favorite, absolutely 100% true (heh!) tales of revolting food contaminations, creepy-crawly insect infestations, sexually-transmitted horrors, and all-around nauseating human behavior. Each and every story is guaranteed to disgust. Enjoy!
Here is a handpicked collection of our very favorite, absolutely 100% true (heh!) tales of revolting food contaminations, creepy-crawly insect infestations, sexually-transmitted horrors, and all-around nauseating human behavior. Each and every story is guaranteed to disgust. Enjoy!
Can You Unlock Your Car Door with a Cell Phone? - Netlore Archive
Locked out of your automobile? According to this forwarded email, you can have someone transmit a signal from your spare remote key via cell phone and unlock your car door in a pinch.
Locked out of your automobile? According to this forwarded email, you can have someone transmit a signal from your spare remote key via cell phone and unlock your car door in a pinch.
On G.W. Bush's IQ (or Lack Thereof) - Netlore Archive
Forwarded email attributed to the nonexistent 'Lovenstein Institute' claims a recent report proves G.W. Bush has the lowest IQ of any modern president
Forwarded email attributed to the nonexistent 'Lovenstein Institute' claims a recent report proves G.W. Bush has the lowest IQ of any modern president
The Urban Legends Slide Show - The Lion Cut (#2)
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
You've Received a Postcard (Trojan / Virus) - Netlore Archive
Real virus: Messages with subject headers such as 'You've received a postcard from a school-mate!' etc. contain links to malicious Web pages
Real virus: Messages with subject headers such as 'You've received a postcard from a school-mate!' etc. contain links to malicious Web pages
Copper Pennies & Bee Stings
Forwarded email claims that taping a copper penny over a bee sting (or hornet sting) will provide overnight relief from redness and swelling
Forwarded email claims that taping a copper penny over a bee sting (or hornet sting) will provide overnight relief from redness and swelling
Herman the Giant Bunny Rabbit - Netlore Archive
Emailed image of a very large 'German Giant' rabbit named Herman, in the arms of his owner, Hans Wagner
Emailed image of a very large 'German Giant' rabbit named Herman, in the arms of his owner, Hans Wagner
The Urban Legends Slide Show - Snake Swallows Man (#2)
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
The Urban Legends Slide Show - Air Force Jets Fly in USA Formation
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
JFK: 'I Am a Jelly Donut'
Did Germans chuckle with embarrassment when John F. Kennedy uttered the words 'Ich bin ein Berliner' at a Berlin Wall ceremony in 1963?
Did Germans chuckle with embarrassment when John F. Kennedy uttered the words 'Ich bin ein Berliner' at a Berlin Wall ceremony in 1963?
The Urban Legends Slide Show - Snake Swallows Man (#3)
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
*77 or #77 Cell Phone Feature - Netlore Archive
Female college student pulled over in her car by a cop-impersonating would-be rapist is rescued by a real officer after dialing #77 (or *77) on her cell phone
Female college student pulled over in her car by a cop-impersonating would-be rapist is rescued by a real officer after dialing #77 (or *77) on her cell phone
The Urban Legends Slide Show - Giant Razorback Hog
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
Giant Mutant Cat
Photograph of a gigantic housecat named Snowball and his owner, Roger Degagne of Ontario.
Photograph of a gigantic housecat named Snowball and his owner, Roger Degagne of Ontario.
Giant Mutant Cat #2
Email caption: 'Why You Don't Feed Your Cat Table Scraps.'
Email caption: 'Why You Don't Feed Your Cat Table Scraps.'
The Urban Legends Slide Show - Snake Swallows Man (#4)
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
Texas Rattlesnake
Next time you're out in the tall grass, remember this one. This snake was recently found at the J & S Quik Mart located just south of RR 3014 Turnoff on Highway 281 south of Tow, Texas.
Next time you're out in the tall grass, remember this one. This snake was recently found at the J & S Quik Mart located just south of RR 3014 Turnoff on Highway 281 south of Tow, Texas.
Sneaky Shark
His parents, posing in their scuba gear for an underwater picture, couldn't understand why he suddenly panicked and swam frantically to the suface ... but not before taking the vacation snapshot of a lifetime.
His parents, posing in their scuba gear for an underwater picture, couldn't understand why he suddenly panicked and swam frantically to the suface ... but not before taking the vacation snapshot of a lifetime.
Chimera
Circulating via email, an unsettling photograph of what appears to be a half-human, half-animal creature suckling her hybrid offspring.
Circulating via email, an unsettling photograph of what appears to be a half-human, half-animal creature suckling her hybrid offspring.
How Clean Are Dogs' Mouths?
If you don't mind my falling back on a gut feeling, I'd rather be French-kissed by a human being than a dog any day...
If you don't mind my falling back on a gut feeling, I'd rather be French-kissed by a human being than a dog any day...
Citgo / Petro Express Boycott - Netlore Archive
AFA email flier urges Americans to boycott Citgo-branded gas stations in response to anti-U.S. statements made by Venezuela president Hugo Chavez
AFA email flier urges Americans to boycott Citgo-branded gas stations in response to anti-U.S. statements made by Venezuela president Hugo Chavez
Crocodile Eats Golfer
The impatient golfer was never located, but his clubs were found on the hole. Three days later, 'Ole Mose' was spotted on the seventh hole and was an immediate suspect...
The impatient golfer was never located, but his clubs were found on the hole. Three days later, 'Ole Mose' was spotted on the seventh hole and was an immediate suspect...
The Urban Legends Slide Show - Doctors Find Live Worm in Patient's Eye
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
The Urban Legends Slide Show - World's Highest Bridge
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
Aspartame (NutraSweet) Warning - Netlore Archive
Email alert warns of alleged health hazards of the artificial sweetener aspartame
Email alert warns of alleged health hazards of the artificial sweetener aspartame
New Dollar Coin Omits 'In God We Trust' - Netlore Archive
Email rumor claims the motto 'In God We Trust' was omitted from the new one-dollar U.S. coin issued in February 2007
Email rumor claims the motto 'In God We Trust' was omitted from the new one-dollar U.S. coin issued in February 2007
The Urban Legends Slide Show - Snake vs. Electric Fence
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
Pregnant Man - The World's First Human Male Pregnancy
A pregnant man? It's funny, yes, and even sounds convincing to some. But is it art?
A pregnant man? It's funny, yes, and even sounds convincing to some. But is it art?
The Urban Legends Slide Show - The Lion Cut (#1)
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
FJapanese ashion Craze: Faux See-Thru Skirts! - Netlore Archive
Are women's skirts designed to look as though they're transparent really the latest fashion craze in Japan?
Are women's skirts designed to look as though they're transparent really the latest fashion craze in Japan?
Sneaky Shark (Photo) - Netlore Archive
Emailed image shows a massive shark looming behind two blissfully unaware scuba divers vacationing in Australia
Emailed image shows a massive shark looming behind two blissfully unaware scuba divers vacationing in Australia
Can coughing save your life during a heart attack? - Self-CPR - Netlore Archive
Self-CPR? According to this 1999 email rumor, you can save your own life during a heart attack ... by coughing
Self-CPR? According to this 1999 email rumor, you can save your own life during a heart attack ... by coughing
World Record Grizzly Bear
These pictures are of a guy who works for the forest service in Alaska. He was out deer hunting. A large world record Griz charged him from about 50 yards away.
These pictures are of a guy who works for the forest service in Alaska. He was out deer hunting. A large world record Griz charged him from about 50 yards away.
Monster Crocodile
Emailed photo of a gigantic crocodile fished from the sea in the port of Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo.
Emailed photo of a gigantic crocodile fished from the sea in the port of Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo.
Brain Maggots / Sushi Worms
A set of photos showing a man whose brain allegedly became infested with maggots (or 'worms') as a result of letting an ingrown hair go untreated (or eating sushi, depending on version).
A set of photos showing a man whose brain allegedly became infested with maggots (or 'worms') as a result of letting an ingrown hair go untreated (or eating sushi, depending on version).
MONDEX: The Mark of the Beast - Netlore Archive
Emailed slide show claims that microchips used in Mondex 'smart cards' are being implanted in people's hands or foreheads and constitute the 'mark of the beast' prophesied in the Biblical Book of Revelation
Emailed slide show claims that microchips used in Mondex 'smart cards' are being implanted in people's hands or foreheads and constitute the 'mark of the beast' prophesied in the Biblical Book of Revelation
Don't Turn on the Light!
After coming home late and getting ready for bed in the dark, a college coed wakes up the next morning to receive the shock of her life...
After coming home late and getting ready for bed in the dark, a college coed wakes up the next morning to receive the shock of her life...
'Amazing' Satellite Photos of Columbia Space Shuttle Explosion - Netlore Archive
Are dramatic photographs allegedly taken by an Israeli satellite of the Columbia Space Shuttle explosion real?
Are dramatic photographs allegedly taken by an Israeli satellite of the Columbia Space Shuttle explosion real?
Texas Tornado / Oil Rig Photo - Netlore Archive
Dramatic image purportedly captures a massive nighttime tornado illuminated by lightning not far from an oil rig near Ft. Stockton, Texas.
Dramatic image purportedly captures a massive nighttime tornado illuminated by lightning not far from an oil rig near Ft. Stockton, Texas.
The Urban Legends Slide Show - Snowball, the Giant Mutant Cat
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
Dubai Ski Resort (Photos) - Netlore Archive
Emailed images chronicle the completion of a massive indoor ski resort built on desert sands in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Emailed images chronicle the completion of a massive indoor ski resort built on desert sands in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Urban Legends Slide Show - Hurricane Lili Waterspouts
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
412-Pound Deer
Emailed photo allegedly shows a 412-pound deer killed by a hunter in Clarion County, Pennsylvania - or in Nebraska, depending on version
Emailed photo allegedly shows a 412-pound deer killed by a hunter in Clarion County, Pennsylvania - or in Nebraska, depending on version
Best Buy Return Policy
Forwarded email recounts a customer's unhappy experience attempting to return merchandise and obtain a cash refund at a Best Buy store.
Forwarded email recounts a customer's unhappy experience attempting to return merchandise and obtain a cash refund at a Best Buy store.
The Lion Cut
This image captures the expression of 'one seriously pissed off cat' after its groomer misunderstood the owner's instructions and gave the poor beast a 'lion cut' instead of a 'line cut.'
This image captures the expression of 'one seriously pissed off cat' after its groomer misunderstood the owner's instructions and gave the poor beast a 'lion cut' instead of a 'line cut.'
The Urban Legends Slide Show - Tiger Nurses Piglets (#1)
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email
A gallery of odd and arresting images - some real, some fake, some persistently enigmatic - as circulated via email