Kingston Mythbusters

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The capital and largest city of Jamaica is an excellent introduction to the country's cultural landscape, with an abundance of historical sites, museums, restaurants and easy access points to several day trips. But rife with tales and rumors of pirates, ganja, Bob Marley and violent uprisings, it can be difficult to decipher what is true when it comes to Kingston. Mythbusters interested in exploring the many sides of this forceful city can begin by separating fact from fiction among these commonly held beliefs and urban myths.