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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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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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 …
Marines applauded by passengers on delayed flight-Unproven! Read More »
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 …
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 …
The man in the coffee beans brain test-Unproven! Read More »
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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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 Military Wife Who Responded to the Anti-War Talk in a Restaurant–Truth! Summary of eRumor: The account of a military wife whose husband was deployed to Iraq. She was in a restaurant where she overheard some ladies talk critically of President Bush, the military, and the war in Iraq. The military wife spoke her mind…and …
Unlock Your Car Doors Using your Remote From one Phone to Another–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A suggestion that if you are locked out of your car and don’t have an “Onstar” type system in your car, just call home and have someone use the wireless remote over the phone to your cell phone, and it’ll …
Unlocking car doors from phone to phone?-Fiction! Read More »
“Life Is Beautiful” Virus –Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A forwarded email that warns about a horrible virus known as “Life is Beautiful.” The Truth: This is a hoax that seems never to die. It first appeared in our files in 2002. There is no such virus, but this is one of the most widely circulated …
