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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Rock-Rapper Kid Rock is Country Singer Hank Williams Jr.’s Son–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The rumor is that Kid Rock is the son of country music legend Hank Williams Jr. The Truth: We’ve gotten several inquiries about this…and it’s not true. Kid Rock’s real name is Robert Ritchie and Hank Williams Jr. is one …
Rock-rapper Kid Rock is country Singer Hank Williams Jr.'s son-Fiction! Read More »
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 »
Prayer for Kati Moss in Georgia–Truth! Summary of eRumor: The email says that 14-year-old Kati Moss of Rome, Georgia is battling cancer. You are encouraged to call her pager and punch in your zip code as evidence that you are praying for her and to tell her where you’re from. The Truth: Kati Moss is …
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Resignation Letter of John Brady Kiesling-Truth! Summary of eRumor: The email says it’s the letter of resignation of career diplomat John Brady Kiesling from U.S. State Department. The Truth: This letter was published in the New York Times on February 27, 2004 and, according to the paper, is true. Last updated 3/4/04
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 …
Radio Personality and Author Garrison Keillor Wants To Take Voting Privileges Away from Born Again Christians–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The eRumor quotes NPR radio host Garrison Keillor as saying that he, as a Democrat, feels that born-again Christians should not be allowed to vote and that he is the national chairman of a campaign to …
The Cat That Dropped Out of Heaven–Unproven! Summary of eRumor: A story of a pastor who, in trying to rescue a kitten from a tree, ended up launching it into the air and out of sight. He later ran into one of his church members in the grocery store, a woman who was known to …
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 …
A “human shield” Anti-war Protestor Changes His Mind about Saddam Hussein After Being in Iraq-Disputed! Summary of eRumor: A “human” shield” anti-war protestor who went to Iraq to oppose the war in 2003 changed his mind after being there and talking with the citizens. Rev. Kenneth Josephs said he protested the war during …
Human shield changed his mind about Iraq?-Disputed! Read More »
