John Franklin Stephens’ Letter to Ann Coulter-Authorship Confirmed!
Forwarded emails have cited a letter from a Special Olympics athlete named John Franklin Stephens to Ann Coulter after she used the “R” word on Twitter.
2015
Locks of Love Charges Some Recipients for Wigs-Truth! & Fiction!
Locks of Love Charges Some Recipients for Wigs-Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Locks of Love charges recipients for wigs even though they’re made with donated hair. The Truth: It’s true that families of some Locks of Love recipients are asked to contribute a portion of manufacturing costs, depending on their financial situation. However, a viral social …
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Claims About the Federal Government's "Operation Wetback"-Truth! & Fiction!
A chain email claims that a federal effort to deport illegal aliens in the 1950s called “Operation Wetback” led to the removal of 13 million illegal aliens.
Bill Gates Is Doing a $5,000 Facebook Giveaway-Fiction!
Bill Gates is giving away $5,000 on Facebook to anyone who shares a photo of him.
Admiral James “Ace” Lyons Speech on Islamic Extremism-Authorship Confirmed!
In a speech on Islamic radicalism, Retired Navy Admiral James “Ace” Lyons said that President Obama has an “anti-American” and “pro-Islamic” strategy to deal with extremists.
Photos Show the Beautiful “Fly Geyser” in Gerlach, Nevada-Truth!
Photos of a rock formation called the Fly Geyser in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert show one of the world’s most amazing places.
The Moon Will Duplicate 37 Times on September 5-Fiction!
The Moon Will Duplicate 37 Times on September 5-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Rumors that the moon with duplicate 37 times on September 5, 2015, have made the rounds online. The Truth: Don’t expect to see the moon duplicate 37 times on September 5 because this rumor is a hoax. It’s not clear exactly where the …
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Chris Christie Says Teachers Should Get Minimum Wage-Fiction!
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said that teachers should paid minimum wage and bonuses based on performance.
Mister Ed Was a Zebra, Not a Horse-Fiction!
Rumors have persisted for years that Mister Ed was actually a zebra, not a horse.
Federal Judge Carlton Reeves Orders Marching Band to Remove Hymn from Halftime Show-Mostly Truth!
U.S. District Court Judge Carlton Reeves ordered a Mississippi high school marching band to remove the hymn “How Great Thou Art” from its halftime performance.