Mechanically Separated Chicken for Food?–Truth! Summary of eRumor: An email message alerting readers to the existence of mechanically separated meats such as chicken and turkey. The writer says it is a carcass stripped of everything except tissue, immature sex glands, and bone and asks, “Shouldn’t consumers be made aware of what mechanically separated …
The Huge Mountain Lion of Leon, Kansas, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Etc.-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: This eRumor includes a picture of a large mountain lion saying it weighed more than 200 pounds and was shot in Leon, Kansas, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and elsewhere. The Truth: The email is a hoax. According to the Kansas Department of Wildlife …
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A story by comedian Jeff Foxworthy turned into an online chain letter — but as it spread, his involvement was erased. The story, “Christmas with Louise,” was published as part of Foxworthy’s 1996 book No Shirt. No Shoes….No Problem! and involves Foxworthy deciding to “fulfill” his brother’s Christmas wishes and buy him an inflatable doll …
The Louisiana Lawyer Who Was Asked to Prove Title on a Piece of Property “back to its origin.”–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The story goes that a Louisiana resident wanted to get an FHA loan and offered a piece of property as collateral. The title to the collateral property dated back to 1803. The resident hired …
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Brain Test: Find the Man in the Coffee Beans-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: A close-up picture of a pile of coffee beans. The text of the email says there is a man hidden somewhere in the beans and that how long it takes you to find him is a test of your brain development. The …
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Buy Certain M&M’s And Help Fight Breast Cancer–Truth! Summary of eRumor: This eRumor says that if you buy a bag of M&M’s new “pink and white” candy, you’ll be helping raise funds to help fight breast cancer. The Truth: This promotion was originally for September and October of 2003, according to the folks who …
Planeload of Civilians Applauds Returning Marines from Iraq–Unproven! Summary of eRumor: The story of a businessman whose flight departure was delayed by what turned out to be a group of Marines returning from Iraq. The Marines were applauded by the passengers as they boarded the plane. The Truth: It’s an inspirational piece and …
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Sparring Between a U.S. Marine and a French Army Officer in Bosnia-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: An alleged first-hand account of a confrontation between a U.S. Marine and a French Army officer in a PX in Bosnia. The two soldiers exchange views and insults about France and the USA ’til the U.S. Marine offers …
Confrontation between a French Army officer and a U.S. Marine in
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A List of Supplies that Marines Would Appreciate in Iraq–Truth!..But Not So Fast! Summary of eRumor: An appeal from a Marine Chaplain for various personal and food items for Marines in Iraq. The Truth: We check with the Marines. Father Merris is for real and his request may be legit…but don’t get a campaign started. …
A List of Supplies that Marines Would Appreciate in Iraq-Truth!…But Not
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Mars is Going to Be the Closest to Earth Then Ever Before in Recorded History–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The eRumor says that Mars is going to be close to the earth in July and August, the closest in recorded history, maybe the closest in more than 60,000 years, and will be the brightest object in …
Mars is Going to Be the Closest to Earth Then Ever Before in Recorded
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