The “WTC” or “World Trade Center” Virus–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: An alarming email warning to watch for a virus named “WTC Survivor”, “WTC”, or “World Trade Center.” The Truth: This virus warning is a hoax. It sounds alarming and claims that the WTC virus will erase the entire hard drive on your computer. Some …
The U.S. is Pulling out of Puerto Rico’s Island of Vieques, but Now They Don’t Want us to Leave–Truth! Summary of eRumor: The eRumor talks of the history of the U.S. Navy’s presence and use of the Island of Vieques in Puerto Rico and the protests in the late 1990’s that the Navy …
Poetic justice? U.S. relocating military bases-Truth! Read More »
A “Super Volcano” is Threatening Yellowstone National Park in The United States–Disputed! Summary of eRumor: Changes in Yellowstone National Park may be signs of the overdue eruption of a “super volcano” underneath the park. The Truth: This is one of those stories that is based on some actual events happening at Yellowstone National …
The eRumor warns that thieves can peer into your car, write down the Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN, take the number to a car dealer, have a new key made, and steal your car. The email recommends covering up your Vehicle Identification Number so it can’t be seen.
“You Worry Me,” an Editorial by an American Airlines Pilot–Truth! Summary of eRumor: This commentary is allegedly written by American Airlines pilot Captain John Maniscalco. It asks Arab Moslems in the United States whether they will demonstrate that they want to bless and protect America and distinguish themselves from those who want to destroy America. …
"You Worry Me," an Editorial by an American Airlines
Pilot-Truth! Read More »
A first-hand account of a man’s visit to the Oval Office at the White House.
Zabasearch.com-A New Site That Probably has Your Name, Address, and Phone Number–Truth! Summary of eRumor: The email comes with the feeling of being a warning that a new site is being launched in May, 2005 that has information about you and others that you may not want to be seen on the Internet. The …
Zabasearch-a new site that probably has your name, address, and phone
number-Truth! Read More »
Senator Hillary Clinton Named “Walking Eagle” by American Indians–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: After a speech to American Indians, Senator Hillary Clinton is given an Indian name, “Walking Eagle.” Reporters are told it’s a name given to a bird that is “so full of shit it is unable to fly.” The Truth: Variations of this …
Senator Hillary Clinton named "Walking Eagle" by American
Indians-Fiction! Read More »
Democratic Senator Zell Miller’s Questioning of the 9/11 Panel–Truth! Summary of eRumor: Said to be a speech on April 8 by Senator Zell Miller on the floor of the U.S. Senate questioning the usefulness of the September 11 commission, a government panel investigating the events of the Attack on America. The Truth: The National Commission …
A Democrat criticizes the 9/11 Commission-Truth! Read More »
Shakespeare or Julius Caesar Quote About War And Personal Rights-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A quote attributed to Shakespeare or Julius Caesar warns about the seductive nature of war and that citizens who get caught up in the emotions of it could lose their rights as a result. The Truth: The exact quote is below, …
Shakespeare or Julius Caesar quote about war-Fiction! Read More »
