Urban legends spread after the September 11 attacks
A report examines sensational rumors and hoaxes circulating after the World Trade Center attacks. It notes claims of a police officer surviving debris, Nostradamus predictions misattributed to the event, and claims of a face in smoke. Experts credit misreading and urge caution.
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Trade Center souvenirs fly off shelves in New York stores
Amid the WTC loss shoppers flock to souvenir stands for tokens of the twin towers from postcards to magnets. Managers note first strong demand for WTC items, driven by memory and memorial hopes, with some buyers reselling at higher prices. People say the skyline now feels incomplete.
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