A French Woman Has One of Princess Diana’s Kidneys–Unproven! Summary of eRumor: The story is that a French woman claims to have been given Princess Diana’s kidney in a transplant. The Truth: It is apparently true that Francoise Gaellar did receive a transplanted kidney on September 2, 1997, two days after Princess Diana died …
A French woman got one of Princess Diana's kidneys in a
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Live on a Cruise Liner Rather than a Retirement Facility?–Speculation! & Truth! Summary of eRumor: Summary of the benefits of spending your retirement money living on a cruise ship instead of a retirement home. The Truth: An email comparison living on a cruise ship with living in a retirement facility has circulated on the …
Live on a Cruise Liner rather than a Retirement Facility?-Speculation!
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The Little Boy Who Wanted to Buy a Doll For His Sister in Heaven–Unproven! Summary of eRumor: A Christmas story about a woman who discovered a little boy in a store who wanted to buy a doll for his sister, but didn’t have enough money. As the woman talked with the little boy, she realized …
The Little Boy Who Wanted to Buy a Doll For His Sister in
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A woman allegedly called police to tell them there was a crying baby at her door. The police warned her not to go outside and said that a killer had been using a recording of a baby’s cry to get women to open their doors and come outside.
Beware of Fine Print That Sidesteps the “Do Not Call” Lists-Truth! Summary of eRumor: This says that someone received a card in the mail offering free soft drinks. But the fine print on the card said that by responding to the offer, that person could be called by the sponsors or the co-sponsors of the …
List of Sayings about Life from the Dalai Lama–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A list of tips about life said to be from Tibet’s Dalai Lama. The Truth: This has circulated for quite a while, sometimes being described as a “Nepali GOOD LUCK TANTRA TOTEM.” Somewhere along the way, someone decided to say it was …
The U.S. is Gearing Up for a Military Draft in 2005-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The eRumor warns that there are two bills before Congress that, if passed, would bring back the military draft and make it mandatory for both boys and girls starting in June, 2005. The Truth: The bills, S.89 and H.R.163 are …
Charlie Daniels’ Open Letter to Anti-War Celebrities–Truth! Summary of eRumor: And opinion letter from singer Charlie Daniels to Hollywood stars who came out publicly against the 2003 war of allied troops against Iraq. The Truth: The letter is authentic. This and other letters of opinion written by Charlie Daniels are available at his website at …
Charlie Daniels' letter to Hollywood Stars Who Are Against War with
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Picture of “Leftist” Senator Tom Daschle Saluting the Flag with his Left Hand-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A news photo of a group of Senators with their right hands over their hearts during a salute of the flag or saying the Pledge of Allegiance, but Senator Tom Daschle is using his left hand. The …
Senator Tom Daschle saluting the flag with his left hand-Fiction! Read More »
“Declaration of Revocation”–Writer Unknown! Summary of eRumor: A humorous writing titled the Declaration of Revocation.It’s directed to Americans from the British and is said to have been written by comedian John Cleese of Monty Python fame. The Truth: We’ve not found the origin if this piece and have not seen any evidence that it …
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