Q: Can Special Tootsie Pop Wrappers Be Redeemed for Free Candy?
Where did the rumor come from that you could get a free Tootsie Pop if you found a star on your wrapper? I've tried contacting www.tootsie.com but they do not provide an email address or way to contact them. Is it possible to find out the answer to this? Read more...
Q: Was Kids' Show Host Mr. Rogers a Trained Assassin?
I've been listening to the radio today, and a couple of speakers made mention of the "fact" that Mr. Rogers was a Marine sharpshooter; some even said he's supposed to have had something like 150 "kills" in the Vietnam War. Read more...
Q: Was There a Sears Catalog in the 1970s in Which a Male Underwear Model Had 'Something Extra' Peeking Out from His Shorts?
I read somewhere that in a 1975 Sears catalog, there is a penis visible in one of the pictures. Is this true? It sounds kind of urban legend-y to me, but I'm curious to know. Read more...
Q: Can Cats Suck the Breath Out of Babies?
I wonder if you can shed any light on the old wives' tale that cats can suck the air out of babies. My daughter-in-law's mother (a RN) says that cats get in the bed with babies and lick their mouths and then suck the air out of them and the babies die. Read more...
Q: Are All Those 'Darwin Awards' Stories About People Killing Themselves in Stupid Ways Really True?
What truth is there behind these "Darwin Award" winners? I never seem to read anywhere else about these awards for human stupidity except via email. In particular, the 1998 round has an especially troublesome story. Read more...
Q: Have People Gotten Sick Due to Snails Eating Their Brains?
Dear Urban Legends: My husband said he heard a report on the news about a man who had a headache and balance problems. When he went to the doctor, surgery was performed and they found a snail had eaten part of his brain. I say balderdash. Read more...
Q: Did a Well-Known Celebrity Require a Pint of Semen to Be Pumped from His Stomach After a Night of Drunken Debauchery?
Have you ever heard the legend about Rod Stewart passing out on stage? He was subsequently taken to the hospital and had his stomach pumped. From within his stomach, they allegedly siphened many ounces of fresh semen, enough to fill a pint glass. Read more...
