The “WTC” or “World Trade Center” Virus–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: An alarming email warning to watch for a virus named “WTC Survivor”, “WTC”, or “World Trade Center.” The Truth: This virus warning is a hoax. It sounds alarming and claims that the WTC virus will erase the entire hard drive on your computer. Some …
A message that contrasts the compensation between victims of the Attack on America on September 11 with that given for the loss of a member of the military. It is said to have been written by Rush Limbaugh.
“You Worry Me,” an Editorial by an American Airlines Pilot–Truth! Summary of eRumor: This commentary is allegedly written by American Airlines pilot Captain John Maniscalco. It asks Arab Moslems in the United States whether they will demonstrate that they want to bless and protect America and distinguish themselves from those who want to destroy America. …
"You Worry Me," an Editorial by an American Airlines
Pilot-Truth! Read More »
Zabasearch.com-A New Site That Probably has Your Name, Address, and Phone Number–Truth! Summary of eRumor: The email comes with the feeling of being a warning that a new site is being launched in May, 2005 that has information about you and others that you may not want to be seen on the Internet. The …
Zabasearch-a new site that probably has your name, address, and phone
number-Truth! Read More »
The Man Who Owed Zero and Had to Pay Zero to Correct His Bill–Unproven! Summary of eRumor: The story of a man who allegedly kept being billed $0.00 by a credit card company. He finally decided to send a check for $0.00. His bank called and asked why he wrote such a check …
The Man Who Owed Zero and Had to Pay Zero to Correct His Bill-Unproven! Read More »
A “Super Volcano” is Threatening Yellowstone National Park in The United States–Disputed! Summary of eRumor: Changes in Yellowstone National Park may be signs of the overdue eruption of a “super volcano” underneath the park. The Truth: This is one of those stories that is based on some actual events happening at Yellowstone National …
Democratic Senator Zell Miller’s Questioning of the 9/11 Panel–Truth! Summary of eRumor: Said to be a speech on April 8 by Senator Zell Miller on the floor of the U.S. Senate questioning the usefulness of the September 11 commission, a government panel investigating the events of the Attack on America. The Truth: The National Commission …
A Democrat criticizes the 9/11 Commission-Truth! Read More »
Unsafe Truck Repair Picture-Unknown Origin! Summary of eRumor: A picture of a man working under a truck that is precariously tilted at curbside. It comes with the title, “Why women live longer than men.” The Truth: This picture gives one the willies, but we don’t have any information about where or when it was …
Unsafe curbside truck repair picture-Unknown Origin! Read More »
Shakespeare or Julius Caesar Quote About War And Personal Rights-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A quote attributed to Shakespeare or Julius Caesar warns about the seductive nature of war and that citizens who get caught up in the emotions of it could lose their rights as a result. The Truth: The exact quote is below, …
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“What I AM”-A Paid Ad in the Washington Post By a Republican Businessman–Truth! Summary of eRumor: A long and passionate defense of being a Republican written by a businessman and placed in the Washington Post newspaper. The Truth: The ad appeared in the Washington Post on 10/20/04. It was written and paid for by …
What I am, an ad in the Washington Post written by a passionate
Republican-Truth! Read More »
