Cow Tipping In the dark, even the most harmless creatures can become terrifying. Cow Tipping – Data Urban Legend Name: Cow Tipping Origin Location: United States First Mention Year: 1970s Peak Popularity: 1980s-1990s Type: Cryptid TheUrban Where modern folklore meets the unexplained Researcher of urban legends, contemporary folklore, and the unexplained. More […]
The Legend of John Fare Beware the roads at night, for John Fare may be lurking. The Legend of John Fare – Data Urban Legend Name: The Legend of John Fare Origin Location: United States First Mention Year: Unknown Peak Popularity: 1960s-1970s Type: Ghost TheUrban Where modern folklore meets the unexplained Researcher
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Madam Koi Koi The murky waters of the Louisiana swamps hide more than just their secrets. Madam Koi Koi – Data Urban Legend Name: Madam Koi Koi Origin Location: Louisiana swamps First Mention Year: Unknown Peak Popularity: 1950s-1970s Type: Cryptid TheUrban Where modern folklore meets the unexplained Researcher of urban legends, contemporary
Guegue Beneath the dense canopy, something unseen watches, waiting. Guegue – Data Urban Legend Name: Guegue Origin Location: Amazon rainforest, Brazil First Mention Year: Unknown Peak Popularity: Present Type: Cryptid TheUrban Where modern folklore meets the unexplained Researcher of urban legends, contemporary folklore, and the unexplained. More Post by TheUrban Guegue –
La Llorona Her wails echo through the night, a chilling reminder of her eternal sorrow. La Llorona – Data Urban Legend Name: La Llorona Origin Location: Mesoamerica, later spread throughout Latin America and the United States First Mention Year: Unknown (originated in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica) Peak Popularity: 16th-19th centuries Type: Ghost TheUrban Where
Herobrine In the endless blocks of Minecraft, something sinister lurks. Herobrine – Data Urban Legend Name: Herobrine Origin Location: Internet (global) First Mention Year: 2010 Peak Popularity: 2010-2015 Type: Cryptid TheUrban Where modern folklore meets the unexplained Researcher of urban legends, contemporary folklore, and the unexplained. More Post by TheUrban Herobrine – Story In the
Red Mercury In the shadowy world of espionage, one substance has long been whispered about: red mercury. Red Mercury – Data Urban Legend Name: Red Mercury Origin Location: Soviet Union First Mention Year: 1989 Peak Popularity: Late 1980s to early 1990s Type: Cursed Object/Location TheUrban Where modern folklore meets the unexplained Researcher of urban legends,
Lampshades Made from Human Skin The soft glow of the lamp belied the chilling story it illuminated. Lampshades Made from Human Skin – Data Urban Legend Name: Lampshades Made from Human Skin Origin Location: No specific location is consistently associated with this legend. First Mention Year: Unknown Peak Popularity: 1950s-1970s Type: Body
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Spring-Heeled Jack In the heart of London’s fog, a figure leaps, leaving only fear in its wake. Spring-Heeled Jack – Data Urban Legend Name: Spring-Heeled Jack Origin Location: London, England First Mention Year: 1837 Peak Popularity: Mid-19th century Type: Cryptid TheUrban Where modern folklore meets the unexplained Researcher of urban legends, contemporary
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Black Dog of Bungay In the stillness of night, a spectral hound’s approach may be the town’s only warning. Black Dog of Bungay – Data Urban Legend Name: Black Dog of Bungay Origin Location: Bungay, Suffolk, England First Mention Year: 1577 Peak Popularity: Unknown Type: Cryptid TheUrban Where modern folklore meets the
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