urban-legends

Escape from New York: When Michael Jackson, Marlon Brando and Elizabeth Taylor Took a 9/11 Road Trip

In the immediate aftermath of the September 11th attacks, the King of Pop and the two Oscar-winning actors piled into a rental car and drove across America. At least, that’s the urban legend that’s very much up for debate

Why Is Red Bull and Every Other Energy Drink the Color of Urine?

I know it’s not because of that dumb rumor that it’s made of bull piss. But at the same time, it’s not exactly appetizing

The Hope and Heartbreak of the Ukraine Reaper and the Ghost of Kyiv

We want to believe in avenging, unstoppable heroes — even when they aren’t real

Check Your Kids’ Halloween Candy, It May Have This Terrifying Meme Inside

After decades of dumb urban legends, the holiday’s tradition of fear-mongering has gone fully absurd