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On June 8, 1966, an F5 twister touched down in Topeka, Kansas, killing 17 people and injuring hundreds. All of these years later, some locals still wonder if it happened because the city ignored an urban legend.

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At first glance, Burnett’s Mound just looks like a gorgeously scenic spot with sweeping views overlooking the city of Topeka, Kansas.

As the city’s highest natural point of elevation, it has plentiful trails and beautiful vegetation. But it’s also rumored to be a Native American burial ground that was o

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