Urban Legends Myth or Reality
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Everyone has heard or read an urban legend at some point in their lives. Urban legends are stories so bizarre, terrifying and unexplainable that they can make something inside all of us want to believe they are true. However, some may still wonder if they are actual events that have taken place, myths created to protect our society from unforeseen dangers, or money making schemes created by Hollywood.
Many of these urban legends began circulating in the 1970's. A good example of one of the most terrifying and memorable legends from this time period was the "Pop Rocks" candy. Of course we all remember and enjoyed this candy as children because, of the sweet and exploding effects that occurred in our mouths. According to "Snopes.com" the original claim of this legend states: Little Mikey of LIFE cereal fame died from the explosive effects of mixing Pop Rocks candy with soda pop. Though the candy had been extensively tested and found safe, the combustive candy still alarmed parents and ultimately forced the Food and Drug Administration to set up a telephone hotline to assure anxious parents that the fizzing candy would not cause children to choke. However, this legend still began to spread through out the school systems and play grounds all over the United States...