» Urban Legends

here's one
Myself and a mate once convinced another friend that the rotating signs found outside some shops (that revolve in even the slightest breeze), are in fact 'wound up' in the opposite direction by the shopkeeper (or other lucky staff member) before the shop opens each day. The sign then 'unwinds' for the duration of the day. I wouldn't say my mate was gullible, or usually open to such persasion, but within 6 months he became a Hare Krisna...
(Fri 6th Jan 2006, 9:52, More)