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.
Ten Major U.S. Disasters on Dates Significant to Treatment of Israel–Truth! Summary of eRumor: A list of ten dates on which there important events related to Israel along with natural disasters affecting the United States. The implication is that the U.S. had better pay attention to decisions about Israel…or else. The Truth: …
Ten major U.S. disasters on dates significant to treatment of Israel-Truth! Read More »
Call Texas Governor Rick Perry’s Office to Give Your Opinion on a 55 mile-per-hour Speed Limit–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The message claims that Rick Perry, the governor of Texas, is asking Texans to call his office and let him know what they think about rolling back the maximum speed limit in the state to 55 …
To Keep a Traffic Ticket From Going On Your Record, Overpay The Fine And Don’t Cash Any Refund Check-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: This emails says that if you get a traffic ticket, write a check for a little more than the amount of the fine. When you receive a refund check for …
Cell Phone Use in Cars is Illegal in Texas as of September 1, 2003-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: An alleged new law in Texas, House Bill 281, prohibits the use of a cell phone in a car unless the car is stopped or the phone is not being used in the driver’s hands. It …
Cell phones in Texas illegal in cars as of 9/1/03-Fiction! Read More »
The eRumor says that as of September 1, 2003, it is illegal in the state of Texas to have a bracket around your license plate…the kind that have names of dealerships, sports teams, etc.
The Tooth that Saved a Soldier’s Life-Truth! Summary of eRumor: A story with pictures of an Army sergeant in Iraq who didn’t realize he’d been shot by a terrorist. The bullet from the terrorist’s pistol hit the soldier in the face but he didn’t realize it at first and was able to participate in …
The Classic Christian Song “Precious Lord Take My Hand” Was Written by Orchestra Leader Tommy Dorsey–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The story of a jazz musician named Tommy who went through a personal tragedy that led to his writing the song “Precious Lord Take My Hand.” He was Tommy Dorsey, the great trombonist and band leader. …
The classic gospel song "Precious Lord" was written by band
leader Tommy Dorsey-Fiction! Read More »
Toilet Paper Shortage Because of the 2003 Southern California Fires–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The eRumor claims that because of the record Southern California brush and forest fires in 2003, the manufacturing plant responsible for 97 1/2 percent of America’s toilet paper was destroyed and we’re facing a toilet paper crisis. The Truth: It’s a …
Toilet paper shortage because of brush fires in California?-Fiction! Read More »
Presidential Candidate John Kerry’s Wife has Donated Millions of Dollars to a Foundation that Funds “Anti-American” efforts-Disputed! Summary of eRumor: The eRumor says that Senator John Kerry’s wife, Teresa Heinz Kerry, donates millions of dollars to The Tides Foundation. The eRumor says that the foundation supports various antiwar groups including one that offered …
Heinz Endowments to Leftist Causes through The Tides Foundation?-Disputed! Read More »
