Ever wondered whether an urban legend was fact or fiction? There are books you can buy and television shows to watch with debunk some myths and prove others as true. But if you simply must have the answer right now, check out snopes.com.

Snopes is a collection of reference pages for urban legends. These reference pages are divided into a number of sections to make navigating them easier.

My favorite entry is on the shelf life of Twinkies. Check it out to see if these baked goods really do last forever.