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Toronto Urban Legends: Len Koenecke’s Flight into Infamy

The circumstances surrounding outfielder Len Koenecke’s death in the skies above Toronto seem almost too crazy to be true.

By Edward Brown Jun. 4th, 1:00 pm

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Toronto Urban Legends: Naming the City

No, Toronto does not mean "meeting place."

By Patrick Metzger May. 23rd, 9:30 am

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Toronto Urban Legends: Raymond Moriyama Makes His Mark on the Ontario Science Centre

Did celebrated architect Raymond Moriyama leave his signature on the Ontario Science Centre in more ways than one?

By Edward Brown May. 8th, 11:00 am

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Toronto Urban Legends: The Mad Cows of Osgoode Hall

Legal myth has it that the unique gates of Osgoode Hall aren't meant just to keep lawyers in, but cattle out.

By Patrick Metzger Apr. 24th, 10:45 am

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Toronto Urban Legends: For Whom The Curfew Bell Tolls

Sounding the bell on a little-known piece of legislation.

By Edward Brown Apr. 10th, 2:30 pm

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Toronto Urban Legends: Queen’s Quay Whale Relic’s Origin Remains Murky

The truth behind a Lake Ontario whale vertebra is not what you've been told.

By Edward Brown • Photos by Nancy PaivaMar. 27th, 10:30 am

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Toronto Urban Legends: Gimme Shelter, Queen’s Park Version

Is there a massive, Cold War–era fallout shelter underneath Queen's Park?

By Patrick Metzger Mar. 13th, 12:00 pm

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Toronto Urban Legends: Is Tim Hortons Spiking the Brew?

Is there any truth to persistent rumours about Tim Hortons adding nicotine to its coffee?

By Edward Brown Feb. 27th, 11:00 am

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Toronto Urban Legends: Keep Arm In

Was the ubiquitous "Keep Arm In" sign on TTC vehicles really inspired by a horrific accident?

By Patrick Metzger Feb. 14th, 4:30 pm

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Toronto Urban Legends: The Real Toronto Underground

Could Toronto be built on top of an ancient alien city?

By Patrick Metzger • Photo by Christopher DrostFeb. 4th, 1:30 pm

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Toronto Urban Legends: The Great Serpent of Lake Ontario

Every lake should have a monster, and Lake Ontario is no exception.

By Patrick Metzger Jan. 16th, 10:45 am

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Toronto Urban Legends: The Leaping Lawyer of Bay Street

Something you shouldn't add to your repertoire of party tricks.

By Patrick Metzger Jan. 3rd, 1:00 pm

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Toronto Urban Legends: Frederick Knapp’s Roller Boat

In 1897, a Canadian inventor launched a ship intended to revolutionize maritime travel. It didn't.

By Patrick Metzger Dec. 18th, 12:00 pm

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Toronto Urban Legends: UFOs Over Lake Ontario

If your drinking water tastes like ET, maybe it's because there's an alien base in Lake Ontario.

By Patrick Metzger Nov. 29th, 11:00 am

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Toronto Urban Legends: A High Park Imponderable

Is Grenadier Pond named for British grenadiers who drowned there during the War of 1812? Or is there a more likely explanation?

By Edward Brown Oct. 31st, 1:15 pm

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Toronto Urban Legends: Jumping Into Infamy

Did a steelworker really parachute from the CN Tower?

By Edward Brown Oct. 17th, 11:00 am

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Toronto Urban Legends: Cherry Beach Express

Is there any truth to the stories about police using Cherry Beach as a place to rough up perps?

By Edward Brown Oct. 3rd, 10:30 am

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Toronto Urban Legends: Tunnel Visions

Is there really a tunnel leading from Fort York to the Wheat Sheaf Tavern?

By Edward Brown Sep. 10th, 11:00 am