The Most Popular Urban Legends From All 50 States

Skinned Tom – Walland, TN

Skinned Tom's legend began when a man was allegedly murdered by a woman's husband after they were caught having an affair. According to the story, the husband skinned the man alive. Now, he walks around in agony without any of his skin. 

Radioactive Hornets – Nebraska

This one is a bit of a wild one. There are rumors in small Nebraskan towns that radioactive hornets are living underneath the soil. The myth stems from the Fukushima nuclear disaster, and that the hornets were birthed through the radioactive explosion.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.