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Mule83

Mammal Hybridization: The Truth and The Myths

We've probably all heard the stories about Frankenstein experiments gone awry and creatures being crossed that would never have bred together in nature. Or perhaps we heard stories growing up about cabbits...

13 comments    education how pets
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'Two Buck Chuck' Wine

Depending on where you live, you can buy a bottle of Charles Shaw wine for as low as $1.99. Sold exclusively through Trader Joe's, Charles Shaw wines are Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon...

17 comments    entertainment food shopping
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How to Verify Urban Legends and Email Scams

Over the last couple of years there have been dozens of occasions where my mother has shared with me some dire information that she has learned from an email sent to her by a well-meaning friend. Nine times...

2 comments    technology internet how
Kari of Mythbusters88

Mythbusters TV Show

The Discovery Channel show Mythbusters - fact or fiction? Read about this hit tv show, Mythbusters cast and crew, and see the list of the top ten Mythbusters episodes here.

19 comments    myth urban legend urban legends
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The Legend of Stull Cemetery

  I live approximately ten miles from a famous cemetery in the small town of Stull, Kansas.  With Halloween approaching, it seemed appropriate to describe a bit of the legend of Stull Cemetery.  The...

17 comments    halloween paranormal ghost
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Urban Legend The Dead Boyfriend

Though this story has been widely circulated already, it may offend or disturb young or sensitive readers. During the late evening hours, a young couple parks at an out-of-town or otherwise very secluded...

6 comments    car boyfriend worry
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Amero currency for US, Canada and Mexico and other conspiracy theories

When I began this exploration, I was interested in the Amero Conspiracy which led into research regarding currency and conspiracy theory in general and wound up with some Urban Legends. It's been an...

29 comments    finance politics obama
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The Hook Myth and Parental Control

This urban legend goes something like this: A young couple drives out to a local, out-of-the-way spot for some privacy and to do what young couples like to do in private. The 'boy' selects a location to park...

2 comments    car parenting urban legend
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Urban Legends

Before we can start on specific urban legends, also referred to as urban myths, let's explore exactly what they are. Dictionary.com says "a modern story of obscure origin and with little or no supporting...

6 comments    entertainment fun culture
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Korean Cultural Beliefs

As the culture of a country develops over the centuries -- and for Korea, there have been many centuries -- its people evolve a very distinct sense of belonging, and begin to differentiate themselves from the...

6 comments    death myths korea
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