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Urban Legends and SuperstitionsJack O’ Legs, Weston, Herts, UK

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Weston churchyard is reputed to be the final resting place of the giant Jack O’Legs.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bill&ben

location: Eastern England, United Kingdom

date approved: 7/7/2010

last visited: 7/7/2010

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Urban Legends and SuperstitionsPiers Shonks, St Mary’s Church, Brent Pelham, Herts, UK

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There is an 11th century tomb in St Mary’s church wall with an interesting legend behind it.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bill&ben

location: Eastern England, United Kingdom

date approved: 7/1/2010

last visited: never

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Urban Legends and SuperstitionsThe Parish Well and The Steeple - Church Street, Steeple Morden, Cambridgeshire, UK

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A legend in the village of Steeple Morden.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree

location: Eastern England, United Kingdom

date approved: 6/15/2010

last visited: never

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Urban Legends and SuperstitionsSxwoxwiyám te S’olh Témexw – A Transformer Story of Our Land — Chilliwack, BC

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Mt. Cheam (Lhileqey) rises 2104 m (6903 ft) above the Fraser Valley floor. It is one of the furthest north mountains in the Cascade range. This story explains how Lhileqey married Kwelxá (Mt. Baker) and gave birth to three other Cascade peaks.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dunbar Loop

location: British Columbia, Canada

date approved: 6/12/2010

last visited: never

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Urban Legends and SuperstitionsMunchkin Houses - San Diego, CA

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The last vestige of the legendary midget houses in La Jolla can be found on the 7400 block of Hillside Drive.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2@aol.com

location: California

date approved: 6/1/2010

last visited: 5/29/2010

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Urban Legends and SuperstitionsThe Legend of Samson Rock - Madison, CT

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Two legends describing the same natural wonder about a rock, a giant, a flock of geese, Lake Champlain, the Bible, a footprint and more ... Odziozo or Samson, whoever created this unusual landmark, did a fine job.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member king.hubi

location: Connecticut

date approved: 5/28/2010

last visited: never

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Urban Legends and SuperstitionsThe Devil's stairs - Porvoo Finland

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The Devil's stairs - Pirunportaat in Old Porvoo

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member small oaks

location: Finland

date approved: 4/26/2010

last visited: 6/21/2010

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Urban Legends and SuperstitionsThe Kissing Rock at Lock 7 Viewing Complex, Thorold, ON

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The Kissing Rock at the Lock 7 Viewing Complex in Thorold, Ontario

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Stripey the Bear

location: Ontario, Canada

date approved: 4/11/2010

last visited: 4/29/2010

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Urban Legends and SuperstitionsLegend of Palouse Falls, Washington

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The Native American legend explaining Palouse Falls.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy

location: Washington

date approved: 2/24/2010

last visited: 9/24/2009

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Urban Legends and SuperstitionsLady of the Lake - White Rock Lake - Dallas Texas

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A ghost story location involving the "Lady Of White Rock Lake."

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Geojeepsters

location: Texas

date approved: 1/28/2010

last visited: 2/4/2010

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Urban Legends and SuperstitionsLegend of Face Rock, Oregon

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The Native American legend explaining Face Rock.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy

location: Oregon

date approved: 1/6/2010

last visited: 9/1/2009

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Urban Legends and SuperstitionsCrim Dell Bridge, William and Mary College - Williamsburg, VA

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As I had heard it from a tour guide of William & Mary College's Wren Building, if you cross Crim Dell Bridge with your partner you will end up with a long marriage with him/her, but if you cross alone, you will end up alone the rest of your life.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Virginia

date approved: 1/2/2010

last visited: 1/25/2010

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Urban Legends and SuperstitionsVampire Grave - Lafayette, Colorado

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A Transylvania Vampire in a Small Town Colorado Cemetery.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Big B Bob

location: Colorado

date approved: 12/8/2009

last visited: never

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Urban Legends and SuperstitionsHERMES

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[SP]Cuentan que si tocas y besas el pie de la estatua de Hermes,tu suerte cambiara. [EN]They say that if you touch and kiss the foot of the statue of Hermes, your luck will change.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member liderskull

location: Greece

date approved: 11/25/2009

last visited: never

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Urban Legends and SuperstitionsThe Legend of Dead Horse Point - Moab, Utah

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Legend has it some horses were corralled on this point of land, dying of thirst when water was right in front of them, only it was 2,000 feet down below them in the Colorado River.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member linkys

location: Utah

date approved: 11/18/2009

last visited: never

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Urban Legends and SuperstitionsLove Seat - Morden MB

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This legendary Love Seat is in Milne Park on Stephen St in Morden MB.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Peter and Gloria

location: Manitoba, Canada

date approved: 11/6/2009

last visited: 11/21/2008

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Urban Legends and SuperstitionsThe Arch - University of Georgia

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Historic arch standing over those who enter campus from downtown. There is a rumor that all underclassmen who walk under the arch will never graduate, become sterile, or both.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc

location: Georgia

date approved: 9/3/2009

last visited: 3/1/2010

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Urban Legends and SuperstitionsTarawera Phantom Canoe. Lake Tarawera. New Zealand.

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Eleven days before the great eruption of Mt Tarawera in June 1886, a phantom Maori war canoe was seen to be sailing across the waters of Lake Tarawera.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Punga and Paua

location: North Island, New Zealand

date approved: 7/27/2009

last visited: 2/13/2009

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Urban Legends and SuperstitionsCadair Ifan Goch - Near Plas Maenan, Conwy, North Wales, UK

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This legend is at a scenic overlook near Betws-y-Coed.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree

location: North Wales, United Kingdom

date approved: 7/6/2009

last visited: never

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Urban Legends and SuperstitionsThe Curse of the Haunted Pillar - Augusta, Georgia

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Is there really a curse on this 8-foot tall hunk of concrete in Augusta, GA? Touch it for yourself and get back to us about what happens to you.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Scooter Bill

location: Georgia

date approved: 6/15/2009

last visited: 9/19/2009

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Urban Legends and SuperstitionsPenny Rock, Salt Springs State Park - Franklin Forks, PA

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Get good luck by hammering a penny into Penny Rock!

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Lightnin Bug

location: Pennsylvania

date approved: 6/14/2009

last visited: 5/22/2010

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Urban Legends and SuperstitionsThe Legend of the Third Eye Man - Columbia, South Carolina

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Since 1949, the catacombs, or steam tunnels beneath the University of South Carolina have been rumored to be inhabited by a grotesque phantom.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Scooter Bill

location: South Carolina

date approved: 6/12/2009

last visited: never

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Urban Legends and SuperstitionsThe Livermore Curse - Livermore, CA

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This totem pole in Livermore is said to be the reason why Livermore is cursed.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1

location: California

date approved: 6/3/2009

last visited: 6/3/2009

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Urban Legends and SuperstitionsThe Curse of the Hope Diamond - Washington, DC

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The Hope Diamond is said to curse people who come in contact with it.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1

location: District of Columbia

date approved: 6/1/2009

last visited: 11/19/2009

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Urban Legends and SuperstitionsBolivar Spring House Lore - Bolivar, WV

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A plaque on this spring house details some local legend.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1

location: West Virginia

date approved: 6/1/2009

last visited: 5/5/2009

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