Picture of President Bush and His Father Fishing in New Orleans After Hurricane Katrina-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The email is frequently titled, “Bush’s vacation.” Attached is a picture of President George W. Bush and his father, former President George H. Bush, enjoying a day of fishing in the troubled waters of New Orleans in the …
Headline–Truth! Fiction! Summary of eRumor: An email warning that on April 1st at 12:00AM Eastern Time, a massive and destructive virus is going to be unleashed on the Internet called the “Charles IX virus.” The Truth: This appears to be an April Fools Day hoax that circulates from time to time. There is no …
This eRumor says it is an open letter written by poet Claire Braz-Valentine to U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft regarding the decision to cover a female statue with an exposed breast at the justice department. The letter criticizes Ashcroft for being concerned about the breast when there are more important issues to pay attention to.
Comments by U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft about Christianity versus Islam-Disputed! Summary of eRumor: The eRumor quotes U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft as saying that slam is a religion in which God requires you to send your son to die for him. Christianity is a faith in which God sent his Son to die for …
Comments about Islam by Attorney General Ashcroft?-Disputed! Read More »
The Role Faith Played in Atlanta Hostage Ashley Smith-Truth! Summary of eRumor: The dramatic story of Ashley Smith who was held hostage in Atlanta, Georgia by an accused rapist and fugitive from the law who police say killed four people during his run from the law. The Truth: This story is a first …
The faith of Atlanta hostage Ashley Smith-Truth! Read More »
Picture and Story of President Bush Comforting a Teen Who Lost Her Mother on 9/11-Truth! Summary of eRumor: The eRumor tells a touching story of a President pausing to encourage and hug a teenage girl in a crowd in Ohio. Her mother was killed in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. The Truth: …
President Bush comforts a teen who lost her mother in the World Trade Center-Truth! Read More »
An atheist allegedly filed a lawsuit in Florida objecting to Easter and Passover celebrations while atheists had no holiday to celebrate. The judge dismisses the case and says the atheists do have their own holiday…April 1, April Fool’s Day.
Click The Hugging Bear and Donate to Research for Breast Cancer–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The short email says to go to a website where you’ll watch a bear and by visiting the site, be helping donations come in from Avon for breast cancer research. The Truth: This one has a story behind it. First, …
Click on the Avon hugging bear and donate to breast cancer
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The Airline Passengers Who Gave up Their Seats in Baltimore for Returning U.S. Soldiers from Iraq-Truth! Summary of eRumor: A touching story about a hectic travel day at Baltimore airport when already stressed passengers gave up their seats to U.S. soldiers who were home for a 14-day leave from Iraq. The Truth: The writer …
Airline passengers who gave up their seats for U.S. Soldiers-Truth! Read More »
A Strange Creature Discovered Washed Up on the Shore in Nova Scotia–Truth! Summary of eRumor: The message says a scientific mystery has been found on the shore of the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia. A picture accompanies the message the remains of a creature have been discovered that is described as 30 feet The …
The sea creature found on the shores of Nova Scotia-Truth! Read More »
