Product of Newfoundland
Trivia, Folklore & Assorted Nonsense
The yarns that knit ya. A blog about Newfoundland: Strange Truths, Tall Tales & Pop culture from a Foggy Island.
Tragedy at Tilt Cove
In 1912 a deadly avalanche struck Tilt Cove, NL. Housekeeper Emily Day received fatal injuries while saving the life of a 3-year-old child.
The Ghostly Voyage of Ellen Dower
152 years ago, Mrs. Ellen Dower of Conche, NL was worried — worried enough to bend the rules of time and space. If you believe the legends, that is.
Kidnapped By An Eagle
A tale from Gaultois, NL of a mother’s daring rescue of her baby from the clutches of an eagle.
Bank Robbers on the Run
Nearly 200 years ago, two young men robbed a bank in England and found themselves hiding out in St. John’s, NL. They staged a daring prison break and left Newfoundland with a mystery that remains unsolved to this day.
The Day Newfoundland Started Driving on the Right
Until January 2nd, 1947 Newfoundlanders drove on the left — as they do in the UK and Australia. This is the story of the island’s transition to right-hand traffic.
Fidel Castro’s Christmas Eve Toboggan Ride
Gander International Airport has welcomed its share of world leaders… but only one has ever asked to borrow a toboggan.
The Many Mummers of Newfoundland
It’s Christmas and there are mummers throughout Newfoundland, but there’s more to mummering than meets the eye — it’s a surprisingly diverse tradition.
What is the Heck Tibb’s Eve?
The mysterious and mostly unknown history of Newfoundland’s 13th day of Christmas — Tibb’s Eve.