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Forensic Science is teeming with urban legends or "believe it or not" stories that do the rounds on the internet and spread like wildfire on the electronic grapevine.

What are urban legends and why do people fall for them every time? A look at how these stories are spread through the Internet, and how to recognize them.

The majority of us grew up with horror stories- the boogy man, the witch in the woods-but some stories seem to have become ingrained as truth.

Web sites such as snopes.com, truthorfiction.com, and hoaxbusters.org uncover the truth behind stories spread online.

Despite persistent rumors to the contrary it is never possible for Mars to appear as large as the full Moon in the sky.

Some false garden ideas have been around so long that organic gardeners forget to question these urban legends. Learn about grass clippings, peat moss, and weed fabric.

Urban legends - or false stories that spread widely - about college students include the tale of the student who got a 4.0 after her roommate committed suicide.

Spectral phenomena include a ghost house, orbs, a two headed man, dark hooded forms, a man in a yellow suit, lady in white and a farmer and his horse.

What is the proper placement for an eyebrow piercing? Can you really become paralyzed from an eyebrow piercing gone wrong?

Woman impregnated when hit by bullet that shot Civil War soldier's testicles.

Halloween is an American tradition. But is it safe? Most of those scary Halloween myths are only myths. Follow these tips to ensure a more fun and safe Halloween.

Are all Mormons Republican? Do Mormons use birth control? What is the truth about the Mormon church?

There are lots of fun ways to celebrate April Fool's Day without tricks and pranks.

Badgers are members of the carnivorous mustelidae family which includes otters and weasels. Their symbolism reflects the nature of the animal.

Internet hoaxes about celebrity "deaths" are easily spread and have been fooling people for years.

Dirty Pretty Things is a mystery/thriller by way of an immigrant's tale, born of an urban legend; starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Audrey Tautou.

Disneyland's most famous tragic accident occurred when crewperson Deborah Stone was killed while working at the theme park's "America Sings" ride.

While most explicitly gay-themed movies tend be unexceptional but for their subject matter, Urbania stands head and shoulders above the rest.

Murder victim Lt. James Sutton's ghost has been sighted. True, USMA West Point has more phantoms and, possibly, one courtesy of Annapolis' Brigade Activities Committee.

Urban legends of phantom hitchhikers abound. Details vary. Chicago has a documented hitchhiking ghost. In Telly's unique case, the passenger wasn't the specter....

Forget the holiday fruitcake jokes! Delicious moist fruitcakes full of butter, brown sugar, spices, brandy and rum soaked fruits and nuts. Mini loaves make great gifts.

Most animal shelters won't let cats, especially black ones, be adopted at this time of the year. But ritual animal sacrifices are the least of the problems.

"I've never broken a bone...Knock on wood.." Why do we look for wood when tempting fate? Here's the 411 on this and other well-known old wives' tales.

Scribblenauts offers open-ended gameplay with around 20,000 total words. Read this strategy guide for word lists for creatures and characters available in Scribblenauts.

With today's technology, it is easier than ever to publish just about anything. The internet has proven to be the perfect vehicle for eRumors.

More women are becoming interested in prenatal massage to help make a pregnancy easier. It's important to know the benefits and risks of prenatal massage.

Multicultural Toronto, Canada, is home to three of the biggest festivals in North America: Caribana Festival, The Canadian National Exhibition and the Royal Winter Fair.

Sugar sticks that were formed as special sweet treats with no particular symbolism evolved into today's candy canes.

Guillermo Vargas Habacuc is an "artist" who recently made a name for himself by starving a dog to death in the name of art. Word spread quickly via the world wide web.

Fresh from rehab, teen girl returns home and starts seeing ghosts of children killed decades earlier.

Where's there summer fun, there's mosquitoes. Here are some healthier alternatives to DEET-laden bug repellents.

Called Salem Village then, now Danvers, was the site of executions. 24 people died, making the town a perfect setting for hoaxsters who create imaginary hauntings.

An e-mail circulating shows a space image purportedly taken by NASA of a rare object called the Eye of God. Find out what the object really is.

Colonists retaining Indigenous place names for towns are not always thrilled to find out what the Aboriginal language words actually mean...

Demons Alley in New Jersey, once known as New City Complex, has some pretty scary stories and so many mysteries to learn.

Wind Chill offers a new spin on an old favorite. The depth of the story is enough to battle the boring car ride.

Sporadic attacks happened mainly in 1837, 1839, 1843 and 1845. Jack was blatant, targeting mostly women. There have been reports of similar entities.

Some ghost stories are classic favorites and fun to share around a campfire, during Halloween or at a sleepover. Following are some stories with scary storytelling tips.

The two dollar bill has everything-interesting facts, urban legends, celebrity fans, and myth. Some think it's unlucky, others think its value exceeds two dollars.

Book 2 in the Strange Encounters series is filled with treasure maps, a wannabe pirate, leprechauns, and adventure.

Fragile: A Ghost Story is a creepy ghost story set in Mercy Falls Children's Hospital where a ghost haunts the second floor and terrorizes staff and patients.

Vintage, an emotionally charged, haunting gay ghost story from award winning writer Steve Berman, re-released by Lethe Press, proves to be anything but stuck in the past.

Personalize your spring wedding ceremony and reception by adding some creativity without spending a lot of cash!

A referenced collective account on the true origin of the traditional military bugle call known as Taps. Many myths exist about this song. This article shows the truth.

Looking back a hundred years, it's hard to imagine the hysteria surrounding absinthe at the turn of the century.

This commonly misunderstood urban legend is actually based on truth. Bed bugs do exist - but what do they look like, where do they live, and how do you get rid of them?

Whether or not asparagus is a cure for cancer or eases hangovers may be questionable but the nutritional benefits are excellent.

Summer is nearly here and the music is pumping in Australia as fans get ready to rock at some of the hottest music festivals in the country.

A good pickle recipe and the desire to have the best pickles possible are the only things needed for great homemade pickles of any variety.

The United States faces a new, inhuman threat - the Burmese Python.