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  Top 20 Urban Legends That Turned Out to Be True

  These crazy urban legends are true! For this list, we’ll be looking at stories so bizarre that most people would dismiss them as fiction – except that they happen to be real, or at least, based on real events.

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• Top 10 Urban Legends That Turned Out to Be True

  There are many creepy urban legends out there; unfortunately, some of the most unbelievable urban legends are actually true. Whether it’s the story of someone getting amputated by an elevator, the tale of some unsuspecting people finding a corpse rolled up in a carpet or rumors about people being accidentally buried alive, these are some of the scariest urban legends that are true. WatchMojo counts down ten of the scariest urban legends that REALLY HAPPENED.

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• Top 20 MORE Urban Legends That Turned Out to Be True

  These urban legends are far from fictional. For this list, we’ll be looking at the myths and legends that have a little more truth to them than we first realized.

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• Top 10 Scariest Urban Legends That Turned Out To Be FAKE

  If you thought these urban legends were true, we're sorry to disappoint you. For this list, we’ll be looking at the most popular urban legends with absolutely zero basis in recorded history.

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• Top 10 Urban Legends in Sports

  True or not, that is one fine story. For this list, we’ll be looking at our favourite urban legends, myths, and stories throughout the world of sports. It doesn’t matter if these urban legends happen to be true or not, as we’re mainly interested in the stories themselves rather than the factual merits behind them. Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top 10 Craziest Sports Urban Legends.

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• 10 True Story Movies That Were NOTHING LIKE The True Story

  Hollywood loves to say "based on a true story," but sometimes that's quite a stretch! Join us as we explore films that took major liberties with the facts they claimed to portray. From mathematical geniuses to rock legends, these movies rewrote history for the sake of entertainment. Which film's creative license surprised you most?

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• 20 True Crime Cases With Jaw Dropping Twists

  These shocking true crime cases took turns no one saw coming! Join us as we explore mind-bending cases where the truth was stranger than fiction. From BTK's digital blunder to Chris Watts' televised deception, these cases feature jaw-dropping plot twists that changed everything. Which case surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments!

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• The Shocking True Story Behind Monster: The Ed Gein Story

  Discover the disturbing reality behind Netflix's "Monster" series. We're examining the true crimes of Ed Gein, the Butcher of Plainfield, and how his horrific acts inspired iconic horror characters like Norman Bates, Leatherface, and Buffalo Bill. From his troubled childhood to his macabre house of horrors, we separate fact from fiction in Ryan Murphy's controversial adaptation.

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• 10 Disturbing True Crime Moments That Broke The Internet

  From viral manhunts to shocking evidence that broke our trust in social media, these cases captivated and horrified us online. Join us as we count down the true crime moments that sent shockwaves through the internet! Our disturbing roundup includes the Casey Anthony trial, Zodiac cipher solution, Jeffrey Epstein's death and more. Did you follow these cases?

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• 10 Disgraceful Times True Crime Dramas Made Real Killers Sexy

  When true crime dramas cast Hollywood heartthrobs as real-life killers, controversy is never far behind. For this list, we’re looking at movies and shows that sensationalized or glamorized actual murderers through their casting or portrayal. Did these creative choices go too far, or were they just for dramatic effect? Let us know what you think in the comments!

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• 5 Times "Based on a True Story" Movies Really Happened & 5 Times We Were Lied To

  Some movies are so convincing, you'd swear they're telling true stories—while others take creative liberties or invent it all! Join us as we uncover which beloved films masterfully capture real-life events, and which took fiction to new heights. Our list highlights acclaimed dramas, biopics, and thrillers that range from emotionally raw to completely fabricated. Which films did you believe were true? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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• 10 Eerie Unsolved Details in True Crime Cases

  Some true crime cases continue to mystify investigators and the public alike, leaving crucial details unresolved. Join us as we explore some of the most perplexing unanswered questions that keep these stories alive. From unexplained evidence to mysterious disappearances, these unresolved elements make the cases all the more haunting and intriguing.

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• These Emotional True Stories Inspired Pixar Films

  Pixar films are known for their emotional depth, but did you know many were inspired by real-life stories? Join us as we explore the heartbreaking true experiences behind some of your favorite animated movies that will make you laugh, cry, and appreciate the power of personal storytelling.

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• Can We Trust the Police? Evolution of True Crime Ep 3

  Police have always been major players in true crime stories, as both heroes AND villains. So what’s real and what’s just “copaganda”?

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• Serial Killers: Evolution of True Crime Episode 2

  We know that true crime about serial murder is dark and disturbing – so… why do we love to watch? And are there real-life consequences for this genre’s explosion?

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