The story of Christian the Lion-Truth!
The story of two men in London who reared a lion cub then arranged for it to be released into the wild in Africa.
Did the Government Enact a ‘Christmas Tree Tax’ Beginning in 2014?
The federal government will levy a 15-cent tax on all Christmas trees sold in 2014.
CFL Light Bulb Warning
The eRumor tells the story of a woman who accidentally dropped and broke an energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL). After calling the store from which she bought it and being referred to a state agency, she was told to call a professional hazardous waste clean-up company, which told her it was going to cost more than $2,000 to deal with the problem. The email warns about the downside of the CFLs.
Cesar Millan Died of Heart Attack – Fiction!
Famed dog whisperer Cesar Millan died suddenly after suffering a heart attack.
Send Christmas Cards to a young cancer patient named Noah Biorkman-Truth! But Ended!
A forwarded plea for a 5 year old boy named Noah Biorkman who is in the last stages of cancer. His family is requesting that people all around the country mail Christmas cards to their son early, as he is not expected to live to see Christmas this year.
Potholes used to slow down speeders in Canada-Fiction!
A forwarded email with photos that says painted potholes that are being used to slow down speeders on the roads in Canada.
Dog Owner Claims His Dog's Tongue Had to be Amputated After Playing With a Defective Pet Toy-Truth!
A forwarded email about a dog named Chai that warns of a defect in a product called “Four Paws Rough and Rugged Pimple Ball”. The defective pet toy caused so much damage that the dog’s tongue had to be amputated.
Actor Charlie Sheen Found Dead at Home Video Could Infect Your Computer With a Virus- Scam!
This is a warning posted on the popular Facebook web site that alerts readers of that the actor Charlie Sheen has been found dead at his home. The warning says that clicking a link to a video report can result in a computer virus infection.
White House Will Not Accept Christmas Ornaments With Religious Themes-Fiction!
A forwarded email that says that the White House sent a letter saying that they will no longer be accepting ornaments with religious themes for the various Christmas trees that will decorate the Executive Mansion during the holiday season. The email also said that White House Christmas trees will now be called “Holiday Trees.”
Canola oil is not a healthy choice for cooking-Disputed!
Canola Oil Is Not A Healthy Nutritional Choice-Disputed! Summary of eRumor: There are several emails making the rounds of the Internet warning consumers not to buy or consume Canola oil. (See full version below). The Truth: This is one of whose “it depends on who you ask” topics. The emails that are the …
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