Urban legends

14 Playground Legends Every Kid Believed

14 Playground Legends Every Kid Believed

Many children shared strange playground stories that felt real at the time but were usually just myths passed from kid to kid.

18 Ridiculous Things People Believed in the ’80s and ’90s

18 Ridiculous Things People Believed in the ’80s and ’90s

This list rounds up the most bizarre myths and wild ideas people actually believed during the 1980s and 1990s.

18 Urban Legends from the Past That Turned Out to Be True

18 Urban Legends from the Past That Turned Out to Be True

These 18 urban legends were once dismissed as myths but have since been confirmed to be true.

10 ’80s Urban Legends That Started in Small Towns

10 ’80s Urban Legends That Started in Small Towns

These spooky stories started in small towns during the 1980s and became legends that people still talk about today.

13 Urban Legends That Were Based on Real Historical Events

13 Urban Legends That Were Based on Real Historical Events

Urban legends often sound like eerie tales made to scare or entertain, but some actually began with real events. Behind the chilling stories and strange rumors are moments in history that were just as bizarre.

10 Urban Legends About Toys That Were Almost True

10 Urban Legends About Toys That Were Almost True

Toys are meant to be fun and harmless, but sometimes, rumors surrounding them take a dark turn. Some stories were just myths, while others had a surprising grain of truth that made them even creepier. These toy-related legends left parents puzzled and kids a little nervous to open their toy chests.