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Legends & Folklore

Legends & Folklore

Explore legends and folklore and find answers to questions you’ve always had about old wives tales and hoaxes. Want to get the dirt on an urban legend that’s been passed around lately? How about getting to the bottom of the latest e-mail scams and Internet spoofs? eHow’s got answers for you. Superstitious? Separate truth from fiction with helpful tips from eHow’s legends and folklore experts. Find the truth behind netlore and other web-based rumors and gossip, too.

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  • How to Learn the Truth about Scams and Myths

    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...

  • How to look up EMAIL HOAXES and URBAN LEGENDS

    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...

  • How to Protect Yourself From Email Hoaxes

    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...

  • How to Check Out a Hoax

    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...

  • How to Check Out a Hoax

    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...

  • How to Spot West African Investment Scams

    Most people have received a West African investment scam email. The emailer often pretends to be a wealthy Nigerian widow who needs help getting her inheritance into safe hands. Sometimes, the...

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