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Nine myths about Boston

Welcome to Boston. You’ve probably heard a lot about us, and we’re here to inform you that it’s all true. All of it. Well, most of it. OK, some of it. For every history lesson you’ve learned about Boston and for every urban legend you’ve been told, there’s another story lurking in reality. Here are nine Boston myths to familiarize and arm yourself with so that next time you want to look like a learned Bostonian, you’ll be in fine shape.
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Nine myths about Boston

By Eric Wilbur, Boston.com Staff
Welcome to Boston. You’ve probably heard a lot about us, and we’re here to inform you that it’s all true. All of it. Well, most of it. OK, some of it. For every history lesson you’ve learned about Boston and for every urban legend you’ve been told, there’s another story lurking in reality. Here are nine Boston myths to familiarize and arm yourself with so that next time you want to look like a learned Bostonian, you’ll be in fine shape.

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