2015

Appeal for prayer for the Iraqi elections from an Army chaplain-Unproven!

An Appeal for Prayer from Army Chaplain in Iraq About the Upcoming Iraqi Elections in January, 2005–Unproven! Summary of eRumor: An email from Army Chaplain Lyle Shackleford asking for prayer in advance of the 2005 Iraqi elections. The Truth: We have no reason to doubt the authenticity or sincerity of this appeal for prayer, but …

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Veteran CNN Reporter Breaks Down On The Air After Being Touched by the Quality of American Soldiers-Unproven!

Veteran CNN Reporter Breaks Down On The Air After Being Touched by the Quality of American Marines-Unproven!     Summary of eRumor: The eRumor says CNN’s Martin Savidge offered to let some Marines call home from the Iraq war on his video phone.  One of them, a 19-year-old Marine asked if his platoon sergeant could …

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Miracle Sand Storm in Iraq – Unproven!

Sandstorm in Iraq Uncovers Land Mines in the Desert, Saving Many Lives-Unproven!   Summary of eRumor: The eRumor says that a sandstorm followed by rain during the war in Iraq in 2003 saved many lives by uncovering a large number of anti-tank and anti-personnel mines. The Truth: Sandstorms did affect the progress of coalition troops …

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Robin Williams' peace plan-Fiction!

Robin Williams’ Plan for Peace–Fiction!     Summary of eRumor: A list of various ingredients of a peace proposal involving the United States around the world.  It’s humorous in tone and attributed to comedian Robin Williams. The Truth: There is no evidence this originated with Robin Williams.   We’re not sure where it came from, but …

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