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The Internet Loves Monsters

Mon, Aug 10, 2009

General, Science

Sewer Slime MonsterIt is safe to say that the Internet has always loved things it can’t explain.  There is nothing like a good rumor or random picture to whip various portions of the web into a frenzy.  This site has reported on several of them.  Cracked as taken a shot, as only they can to debunk some of the more popular ‘OMG MONSTER’ stories.  I’m familiar with most of the ‘Monsters’ mentioned in the article, my favorite being the sewer blob found recently in the Raleigh drains.  The blob turned out to be nothing more than a mass of worms, but it still was enough spread quickly through out the tubes and draw the attention of scientists.

What about you guys?  Any internet monster sightings give you pause?

Source: Cracked

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One Response to “The Internet Loves Monsters”

  1. Cornelius says:

    I liked it. So much useful material. I read with great interest.

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