The True Stories Behind 8 Urban Legends

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Growing up, we all had that creepy story about an old dilapidated building on the outskirts of town or a spooky explanation for what happened to that girl who disappeared without a trace. Every once in a while, though, one of those urban legends turns out to have a smattering of truth. 

1

This bogeyman is the real deal.

2

I’ll never go to the bathroom with the light off again.

3

“Atomic wedgies” are real — and they can kill a man.

4

The bathroom scene from ‘Candyman’ is based on real events.

5

The one time a chain letter had even an ounce of truth.

6

Something strange does happen if you stare in the mirror and say Bloody Mary.

7

The Green Man of Pittsburgh is real… and very tragic.

8

Most stories about tainted Halloween candy are false… except this one.

Source : https://www.distractify.com/trending/2018/10/24/1IsOAO/true-urban-legends