A Hotlist on Urban Legends

A Hotlist on Urban Legends
An Internet Hotlist on urban legends

created by Marilyn McPhie

Introduction
In addition to using books and magazines to find out about urban legends, why not also use the power of the Internet? The links below will get you started.

The Internet Resources

BreakTheChain.org - Website committed to stopping junk chain emails. Does not deal with spam, 'inspirationals,' or 'good luck chains.' Invites submissions from readers.
E-Mail Hoaxes, Viruses and Urban Legends - Lists viruses by name, claim and status
FoafTale News - A publication of the Internation Society for Contemporary Legend Research.
Snopes.com - A good check-here-first site. San Fernando Valley Folklore Society. Categories include Disney, Business, Christmas, Movies and Toxin du Jour.
TruthOrFiction.com - Founded by Southern Californian Rich Buhler. Lists rumors by title or headline, gives summary of each, followed by the 'truth,' and a sample of the actual email or article which has been circulating. Offers a subscription service for updates.
Urban Legends and Folklore - Good all-purpose site from About.com. Many links.
Wilson's Almanac of Hoaxes and Frauds - Page of hoaxes, pranks, scams and frauds from the annals of history

Content by Marilyn McPhie, mcphie@cts.com
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Last revised Thu Jan 24 10:02:53 US/Pacific 2008