The document discusses urban legends and their history and propagation. It explores how urban legends spread through word of mouth stories known as "friend of a friend" phenomena. The document also examines the use of urban legends as psychological coping mechanisms and how social media has impacted their transmission. It concludes by listing references used in the piece.

1. URBAN
LEGENDS:
Not Just Pop Rocks and Soda
By: Michael Alden

2. HISTORY
From the Yeti to Social Media

3. THE LEGENDS
Friend of a Friend Phenomena

4. CONCLUSIONS

5. WORKS CITED
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