2015

The classic gospel song "Precious Lord" was written by band leader Tommy Dorsey-Fiction!

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
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Courage at the Tomb of the Unknowns during Hurricane Isabel-Truth!

Guards at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Virginia Given Permission to Leave During Hurricane…and Stay Anyway–Truth!      Summary of eRumor: During Hurricane Isabel in September, 2003, the guards at the Tomb of the Unknowns were given permission to leave, but they chose to remain even if it meant threat to their lives. The …

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Social Security benefits to legal and illegal Mexican immigrants?-Truth!

Proposed Agreements between the U.S. and Mexico Would Provide U.S. Social Security Benefits To Hundreds of Thousands of Mexicans-Truth! Summary of eRumor: The email says that a “totalization” agreement between the U.S. and Mexico would grant Social Security benefits to Mexicans, including some who are here illegally, even if they didn’t work in the U.S. …

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Travel Agent Humor from Washington DC-Unproven!

Stories About Crazy Questions from Government Employees to Travel Agents–Unproven!     Summary of eRumor: A collection of hard-to-believe stories about interactions between government employees and a travel agent in Washington DC. The Truth: There is nothing in this eRumor to give it credibility.  It refers to “a retiring Washington DC travel agent.”   Many of …

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