As the saying goes, truth is often stranger than fiction. The best example I’ve seen is this little quiz from Mental Floss which gives you the opportunity to guess whether a crime story is true or taken from the plot of a Scooby Doo and the Mystery Machine episode. Super easy, right? Well, let’s take one example:
After being named one of five heirs in a millionaire’s will, a man attempted to eliminate the other heirs to take the fortune himself. He was foiled, but it didn’t matter because the fortune ended up being in worthless confederate money.
True or ’Doo?
Take the whole quiz at Mental Floss, then let us know how you did!
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Deborah Lacy is an avid mystery reader who lives in California.
Ok, I am ashamed to say I only scored 80% and I consider myself a Scooby Doo expert. Clearly I need to go back and brush up on my episodes. Great post. Always in the mood for Scooby and the gang.
Wow, that’s embarrassing. I scored 80%. Not great for my favorite cartoon series.
@Kim and @Trina – you guys both beat my score….
I’m sitting pretty at 80% as well. Over thought them I suppose.
Whaaaa. I only got 70%. But I admit, I didnt know them all. I guessed that some were true based on the fact that they were so crazy they HAD to be true!
70%. I am no good, ashamed, very bad.
Ok, I’m worse than Kim and Trina because I got 80% BUT MY HUSBAND got 90%!
@Kerry — your husband deserves some Scooby Snacks!
Enjoyable 5 minute escape from work! But alas….no Scooby Snacks for moi 🙁
well now. not sure what this says about me, but i got 100% right.
guess i know my scoobs!
@mysandycat – I am impressed. Well done.
I would get a big fat zero if I took the test but I have grandkids who could probably match @mysandycat.