Urban legends are, in a basic sense, anecdotes that people share with one another, akin to jokes or tall tales. But although many urban legends are humorous in nature, they typically serve a ...

No matter where in the United States you’re from, your home state is sure to have its share of urban legends and urban myths. These scary stories aren’t just for Halloween; they’re whispered ...

In his 2017 book Legendy Miejskie Warszawy (Warsaw’s Urban Legends) the writer and draughtsman Marek Dąbrowski says that the legend of the Black Volga is, by far, the ‘most popular’ Warsaw urban ...

Before the Internet, such urban folklore as "alligators in New York City sewers" was carried in magazines and newspapers. Today, they speed around the world in a few seconds. See Snopes.com.

No matter where in the United States you're from, your home state is sure to have its share of urban legends and urban myths.

This spine-tingling slasher flick follows the murderous rampage of a long-dead killer who is resurrected after a trio of high-schoolers chants her name three times. Directed by Mary Lambert.

Urban legends are the kinds of stories told around a campfire or under a sofa cushion fort at a sleepover. These modern ...

Founded in 2021 by Anthony Fletcher, former CEO of Graze snacks (acquired by Unilever) and innovation manager at innocent drinks (acquired by Coca-Cola), Urban Legend is known for using a custom ...

As the world's largest multilateral financier of urban development, the World Bank works with national and local governments to build more livable, sustainable, and inclusive cities and communities.

in Philadelphia on September 10, 2024. Blaming immigrants for eating pets was an American urban legend years before Donald Trump spread the baseless rumor about Haitians in Ohio. (Photo by Win ...

On the first Monday of October, World Architecture Day offers an opportunity to reflect on the role that architecture plays in shaping our world and our communities. Established by the ...