New Orleans Mythbusters

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New Orleans is the kind of town that folks talk about. And when people talk, sometimes the facts can be altered, changed or just plain made up. Urban myths often grow and morph into sensational legends, especially in New Orleans. Mythbusters will tell you that many of these urban legends originate from local stories. There are also some things you might hear about our town that sound made up, but are actually true. I'm going to try to clear the air about a few of these stories.