Category Archives: Urban Legends

Billy Ripken Obscenity Bat: He Finally Talks 20 Years Later

Posted on September 6, 2011 by atomictv

By Darren Rovell (CNBC.com, 12/9/2008) Had Billy Ripken not received a shipment of less than ideal Louisville Slugger R161 models that year… Had Billy Ripken not decided to use one of those bats for batting practice that year… Had Billy … Continue reading →

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Sea Foam During Hurricane Irene – Not Raw Sewage

Posted on August 31, 2011 by atomictv

Media Contact: Kathleen Shaffer (410) 902-5053 (410) 925-7421 kshaffer@mghus.com Donna Abbott (410) 723-8609 DAbbott@oceancitymd.gov Contrary to media reports, Ocean City never experienced raw sewage leak or spill. Wastewater treatment plant was offline during hurricane. Ocean City, Md. (Aug. 31, 2011) … Continue reading →

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Man Reveals Legend of Mystery Visitor to Edgar Allan Poe’s Grave

Posted on August 22, 2011 by atomictv

(Associated Press, 8/15/2007) The legend was almost too good to be true. For decades, a mysterious figure dressed in black, his features cloaked by a wide-brimmed hat and scarf, crept into a churchyard to lay three roses and a bottle … Continue reading →

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The Power of It Should Be Investigated More

Posted on April 29, 2011 by atomictv

Letter to the Editor (East County Times, 4/21/2011) I believe the Cat Scan and the MRI are a dangerous diagnostic tool to the human body! That’s my opinion. According to my own feelings, the pull from those machines pull out your … Continue reading →

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