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These terrifying urban legends are based on true events
The reality is often more frightening than made-up stories
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Urban legends are often just that: legends. However, our imaginations sometimes pale in comparison to reality, and actual events can give rise to unsettling stories that eventually become deeply rooted in popular culture.
Click through the gallery to learn about creepy cases that prove that the truth can be stranger than fiction.
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