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Urban Legends Reference Pages: Old Wives' Tales

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a brief list of old wives' tales related to luck, good health, hair growth, and other topics. Each includes a link to a detailed explanation of the "myth" and its origins.
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Pbs: Who Made America? Gary Kildall

For Students 9th - 10th
A technology industry urban legend claims that Kildall went flying rather than meet with IBM, thus causing IBM to market Microsoft's inferior operating system, changing the course of computer history. The story is untrue.
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Bbc Nature: Camel Spiders

For Students 9th - 10th
Camel spiders have a nightmarish reputation. Urban legends, fueled by the appearance of their extra large, powerful mouthparts, their voracious appetite, and their tremendous speed, surround these hairy arachnids. Learn more about camel...
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Wikipedia: Fred Rogers

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers a comprehensive biography of the late Fred Rogers, the host of the PBS children's television show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." Content includes a focus on Rogers' life and work, his impact through his television show,...
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Nonprofit: Don't Spread That Hoax!

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a well thought out presentation of why you might want to dig deeper before sending that "Urgent," sounding message and spreading a junk-mail virus.

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