How large do polar bears get? Adult males measure 240-260 cm and usually weigh 400-600 kg, although they can weigh up to 800 kg and maybe even more. They do not reach the maximum size until they are 8-14 years old.
An urban legend, popular legend, urban myth, urban tale or contemporary legend is a form of modern folklore consisting of fictional stories with macabre elements deeply rooted in local popular culture.ecause people frequently allege that such tales happened to a  friend of a friend  (FOAF), the phrase has become a commonly used term when recounting this type of story. Sometimes urban legends are repeated in news stories, or distributed by e-mail or social media.
There are a number of general conceptual frameworks involved in definitions of myth, including these: 1  1. A story that is or was considered a true explanation of the natural world (and how it came to be). 2  2. Characters are often non-human â e.g. gods, goddesses, supernatural beings, first people.