The Most Popular Urban Legends From All 50 States

Mercritis – Mississippi

Mecrititis was a disease that plagued the rural part of Mississippi. Men who consumed too much lead would produce a smell that would make women go into a homicidal rage... Many people think that this disease was manufactured by the government.

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The More You Know

  • Pizza only became popular in the United States after American troops occupying Italy during World War 2 became hooked on it and then popularized it back home.
  • Only 5% of the ocean has been explored.
  • Commercial flights were allowed to fly any course to their destination and would often detour over points of interest. This ended in 1956 when two planes crashed mid-flight over the Grand Canyon.
  • The tongue is the only muscle in the body attached from one end.
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