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Nov 17, 2022 · Learn about the scary stories that have been told and retold for decades, from haunted houses to serial killers. Discover how urban legends have influenced movies, TV shows, games, and fiction tropes.
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- The Story of Charlie No-Face. The tale of Charlie No-Face is an example of one of those true stories that gets wildly twisted in each retelling. Here are the facts: In the early 1900s, a Pennsylvania boy named Ray Robinson was electrocuted by a trolley wire, resulting in lifelong disfigurement—specifically, most of his facial features melted away.
- Colonel Buck's Recurring Tombstone Stain. Passersby are often keen to point out the oddly-shaped mark, resembling a leg, that stains the tomb of this former Justice of the Peace.
- Reptiles Living in City Sewers.
- Neil Armstrong Bungling the Moon Landing Speech.
An urban legend, myth, or tale is a modern genre of folklore. It often consists of fictional stories associated with the macabre, superstitions, ghosts, demons, cryptids, extraterrestrials, creepypasta, and other fear generating narrative elements. Urban legends are often rooted in local history and popular culture.
- Death By Durian and Alcohol. We’ve been told about the lethal combination that is drinking alcohol with durian. After you’ve eaten the King of Fruit, drinking alcohol immediately after should be a no-no unless you want to find yourself dead.
- Revenge Angel & The HIV Syringe. In 2011, a rumour started about a woman nicknamed “Revenge Angel” The Revenge Angel went around Zouk and The Butter Factory, attacking clubbers with a syringe filled with HIV-tainted blood.
- The Children That Played Above Your Flat. Many Singaporeans live in high rise buildings. Those of us who do, remember the times we were annoyed with the people who just couldn’t stop playing with marbles in the unit above – especially when we were trying to sleep.
- The Extra Long Train Stop Between Yio Chu Kang and Khatib. If you are like me, you may have wondered why there is such a significant distance between Yio Chu Kang and Khatib stations.
Learn what urban legends are, how they differ from myths and folklore, and how they are spread and believed. Explore some of the most famous and popular urban legends from around the world, such as the Bunny Man, the Hook, and the Silver Train.
Aug 13, 2024 · Despite Singapore being a modern city, we’re quite a superstitious bunch. It’s true; we enjoy ghost stories and we’re home to urban legends that have lingered forever. Here are some local superstitions we’ve unearthed in Singapore. And yes, it’s okay to admit you’re a believer….
Aug 5, 2024 · Learn about the origins and consequences of some of the scariest urban myths ever told, from Slender Man to the Jersey Devil. Discover how these legends have inspired fear, violence, and folklore across the world.
