Urban Legends

From fake moon landings to Russian weather machines, there are numerous conspiracy theories that exist in society. Regardless of how nonsensical some conspiracy theories have become, there are...

Friday the 13th is known as a day to be superstitious. But are you? Have you crossed paths with a black cat lately or walked under a ladder? Bad luck may be coming your way. Join in the fun...

The fabled Eating of Crow pertains to the distasteful prospect of eating a carnivorous Bird, poorly prepared, and served to the penitent upon discovery that he/she erred badly (at best) and now...

We all receive emails warning us not to do this and to watch out for that. Sometimes we receive emails that tell fantastical stories, apparently designed to entertain and shock us. When we...

First of all let’s determine what “superstition” is. Superstition is a belief or perception, not based on reason or knowledge. Some superstitions originated as religious practices, however...

If you are someone who doesn't like to get out in the woods, and you are curious about natures wildlife but afraid to experience it, then come along with me. My husband and I sit out on the porch...

Have you ever wondered what people mean by the saying, "I'm laughing on the inside"? If so, maybe you've never tried it yourself. Try any or all of the steps below to start and keep...

There is nothing more irritating than getting emails about junk that is not true. I'm always amazed how many people forward the emails without checking to see if the info it true or not (almost...

As the world mourns the loss of the greatest entertainer of all time; let's all take the time out to give MJ the respect he deserves for undeniably revolutionizing music forever. When he came on...

Our friends, family, co-workers, and more frequently forward emails to us with tips, stories, warnings, and more. And we forward them too. Unfortunately a vast majority of these simply are not...

Coyotes are what Western lore are made of, but they have become part of the urban landscape. The coyotes once wide-open lands are a shrinking landscape. The coyotes have moved into domestic...

Rest in peace with these strategies. Ghosts are difficult to talk to because they don't have the same goals as those who want to talk to them. Learn some strategies to communicate well with ghosts

Friday the 13th has been the unluckiest of days for thousands of years. The number 13 has been the center of many urban legends and superstitious customs. Buildings skip the 13th floor, dinner...

With 2 Friday the 13th's this year, everyone has their own superstitions. Whether it be the black cat, broken mirror or walking underneath a ladder, they all culminate on the dreaded Friday the...

Some people grow up to have a plethora of phobias. Have you ever wondered how this happens?

Drinking a flaming shot is a dangerous stunt which is not to be undertaken lightly. If you must attempt this (and I seriously don't recommend it), then here is a method which you may try, but I...

You got an email promising that you'll get a $50 gift certificate if you forward the message on to 10 other people. You got another email telling you about the gangs who target people who flash...

The internet is a great breading ground for scams, including internet fraud, so it’s important to know how to check out a hoax. Internet fraud can be anything from a pyramid scheme to a sneezing...

Can't recall what you dream later in the day? Want to try and figure out why you can't remember your dreams?

Movies and Gothic novels have done a great disservice when it comes to appreciating the misunderstood "vampire."

I have amazed friends and family for years balancing eggs anytime of year, not just at the equinox. Now you can do it too!!

Many hoaxes have gone viral and are being emailed all over the world by well-meaning friends and family. If your inbox is being inundated with warnings that are worrying you, check them out to...

Urban legends are both entertaining and interesting to study. Part of the fun comes from finding out the truth behind the urban legend (some aren't as embellished as you think!) It's also...

SteamPunk is an amazing style, so unique and beautiful but there is rarely any guide on it. In fact, the Internet has practically nothing on the subject, only a few hidden gems. SteamPunk looks...

Spring season has been celebrated for ages with rituals and festivities all around the world. Spring is a time for fertility and abundance, so it’s no secret that the spring season is the perfect...

When Disneyland was being built, the designers started an inside joke by hiding Mickeys throughout the park, including on the rides. Eventually the joke leaked out and now hundreds of guest go in...

A true hoax is an act to deceive or trick someone else. It convinces multiple people that something absurd is true. Depending on how involved and grand you wish your hoax to be, here are a few...

Trying to evoke the spirit of Presidents' Day? Legend says that George Washington chopped down a cherry tree, but told the truth when asked about it. Make a delicious lattice top cherry cobbler!...

So, you want to learn the "bump and grind." Perhaps, the "glove peel" is your exotic move of choice. Maybe you always thought it would be fun to do a striptease for your significant other. Or,...

The Goatman is a very local urban legend, one well-known in Prince Georges County, Maryland (PG County's other supernatural claim to fame being that it was the home of the original Exorcist boy)....

Assembling a Burlesque costume has the same basic principles whether you are seeking old-school glamour or new age meow. Here are the essentials and guidelines to dressing like a Burlesque Diva.

Kitten de Ville is one of the hottest new age Burlesque Divas. Kitten started with the neo-Burlesque pioneer troupe, Velvet Hammer. Coined the “Queen of the Quake,” Kitten is quickly climbing...

Dirty Martini is the premier voluptuous Burlesque Diva. Dirty got her start at the WOW Cafe in New York City's East Village. NYC's Red Vixon picked her act up as a regular show soon after. Her...

World War II introduced American culture to the calendar pin-up girls with their pointy brassieres and come-on smiles. Our love affair with these stylized beauties is still alive six decades...

Tassel twirling is the most memorable of the Burlesque basic moves. There is something about revolving objects being propelled into motion by gyrating breasts that leave a permanent dent in one’s...

The latest burlesque revival breathes life into the diva in all of us. Neo-burlesque is a contemporary twist on some age old traditions. Incorporate a little bit of burlesque diva into your...

The mention of burlesque usually conjures up images of bawdy striptease artists bumping and grinding in pointed pasties and skimpy g-strings. Old school femme fatales of the 1950s have recently...

Why do “experts” continue to claim that aliens exists, that Bigfoot is real, and that conspiracies abound in our society? Because false archeology is a lot easier and more marketable to sell than...

Aided by the Internet, urban legends are now spread within seconds instead of generations. However, there are a few easy ways to tell if what you're hearing is true or maybe just a new take on an...

"The Exorcist" has been around for many years, but it's still creeping people out just as much as it did when it was first released in 1973. What "Exorcist" fans may not know, however, is that...

I once read a phrase that changed my life: "What would you do if you knew you could not fail?" You can change the course of your life by changing the course of your thoughts! That is...