We delve into a strange 'new' urban legend making the rounds about a 'haunted house' in 1980's West Hobart. We'll unpack its social media origins and discuss other local myths, including the tale of Old Zincy. Plus, we’ll cover the latest news, such as Deadpool & Wolverine propelling NSYNC’s ‘Bye Bye Bye’ into Spotify’s Global Top 20, and the rise of virtual pop stars aiming to revive Australia’s struggling music industry.

Links

• Deadpool & Wolverine Catapults NSYNC's 'Bye Bye Bye' Into Top 20 on Spotify's Global Chart - IGN
• These pop stars are virtual. Can they save Australia's ailing music business? - ABC News
• Which urban legend turned out to be true? : r/AskReddit
• “Haunted house” in West Hobart - Urban legend or Datura poisoning? : r/hobart (reddit.com)
• Hobart urban legends/myths? : r/hobart (reddit.com)
• Old Zincy and other tall tales: Tasmania's weirdest urban myths - ABC listen

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