

Urban Myths
2017-01-19 · 23 min / episode · ★ 7.3
Our Urban Myths are stories that have been passed down over time and have now become part of urban folklore. But are they true? We take a slightly tongue in cheek, mischievous – and deliberately ambiguous – look at what might have happened...
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- Ben Palmer
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- United Kingdom, Mexico
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