Jennifer Tilly is Her Sister Meg’s Body Double in a Film Nude Scene–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A persistent rumor that actress Jennifer Tilly was the body double for her sister Meg in a nude scene in the film The Body Snatchers. The Truth: Jennifer Tilly says this rumor is not true. Her sister, Meg, …
Jennifer Tilly is a body double for her sister Meg?-Fiction! Read More »
The American Red Cross is Donating Fifty Cents for Every Fifty Emails Forwarded for Victims of Hurricane Katrina–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: There are a couple of versions of this eRumor. One is said to be from a person named Brenda or Loily and says that the Red Cross has offered to give fifty cents for …
Forward an email for the Red Cross for victims of hurricane
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Harry Potter Author Admits She’s an Avowed Satanist–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A publication titled Post Mortem interviewed J.K. Rowling, the author of the popular Harry Potter series. In the interview, Rowlings allegedly admits that she is an avowed Satanist, a commitment that originated during her season of time as a single mother on …
Harry Potter author admits that she is a Satanist-Fiction! Read More »
Murders and Rapes and Killings among Hurricane Survivors in the Superdome and In Baton Rouge–Unproven! Summary of eRumor: One of the more alarming stories to come out of New Orleans during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina was reports of rapes in the Superdome and two children whose throats were cut, a 7-year old who was …
Rumors among survivors of hurricane Katrina-Unproven! Read More »
Lemon Fresh Joy Detergent Kills Mosquitoes–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The writer of the eRumor says that putting a couple of drops of Lemon Fresh Joy dish detergent in water on a white dinner plate will control mosquitoes. The email claims the tip was posted on a gardening forum. It claims that the bugs …
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Giant Hogs Killed by Hunters in Georgia–Truth! Summary of eRumor: A story with a picture says that a feral hog of 1,000 pounds was killed by a couple of men in Georgia recently. Then a later eRumor says that was bested by an 11-year old hunter in Georgia to shot an even larger animal. The …
Help the Victims of the Tsunami-Be Generous, but Be Cautious! Summary of eRumor: Various emails asking for support for victims of Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast of the United States. The Truth: The devastation of hurricane Katrina has prompted an unprecedented outpouring of support from people who want to help those who have …
The message includes the comments of U.S. District Court Judge William Young and his January, 2003 sentencing of convicted “shoe bomber” Richard Reid. In his comments, the judge explains to Reid why the stiff sentence was righteous and just.
Home Depot Is Declining Business with the U.S. Federal Government–Previously Truth! Decision Reversed! Summary of eRumor: The message is in the form of a series of emails from people who say they’ve had personal contact with Home Depot stores that are refusing purchases by anyone from government offices or with government contracts. Some …
The “unlucky” Dogs and Cats of the Iams Pet Food Company–Disputed! Summary of eRumor: The story says that thousands of “unlucky” dogs and cats are imprisoned in “cells” by the Iams pet food company. It is alleged that some have been surgically de-barked, had chunks of muscle removed from their thighs and in other ways …
Iams mistreat of animals in contract labs-Disputed! Read More »
