Logan, the young boy who is older than his years-Truth!
A young boy named Logan calls a Christian radio station with a story about a dead calf and a spiritual application he draws from it.
Touching Article about Coach John Wooden-Truth!
Touching Article about Coach John Wooden-Truth! Summary of eRumor: A beautifully written column about the great basketball coach John Wooden. It talks about his devotion to his late wife and his commitment to excellence in both athletics and in life. The Truth: This article is real. It was written by sports writer Rick Reilly for …
The whale that thanked its rescuers-Reported to be Truth!
The Whale That Thanked It’s Rescuers-Reported to Be Truth! Summary of eRumor: The story of a humpback whale that was wrapped in crab traps and lines near San Francisco, California. After working long and hard to cut the lines from her, she is said to have rejoiced and returned to “thank” each of the rescuers. …
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Would a Senate Bill Ban Schoolbooks from Mentioning ‘Mom’ and ‘Dad’?
The disinformation of 2006 and subsequent years has formed the backbone of right-wing policy in 2022.
Ted Williams and John Glenn were Wingmen in Korea-Truth!
Ted Williams and John Glenn were “wingmen” and flew F-9 Panther jets on combat missions together in the Korean War.
Theologian Paul Tillich upstaged by a simple preacher-Fiction!
Theologian Paul Tillich Upstaged by a Simple Preacher- Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The famous theologian and philosopher Paul Tillich was speaking at the University of Chicago on “Baptist Day.” He spoke for more than two hours, challenging the resurrection of Jesus. At one point, a old African-American preacher stands up. He’s munching on …
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Tommy Hilfiger a racist?-Fiction!
Fashion Designer Tommy Hilfiger Said on TV That His Clothes Were for Whites Only, Not Asians, Blacks, Or Hispanics-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: This email says that Tommy Hilfiger appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show and said that he created clothes only for whites. Oprah got angry and threw him off the show. The …
26 Armed Guards protecting a missionary-Unproven!
The Missionary Who Was Protected By 26 Armed Guards-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: A missionary described as being from Overseas Missionary Fellowship is preaching in his home church in Michigan. He tells about an experience in Africa when he treated an injured man who later confessed that he had been part of a group of …
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9/11 Survivor Stories: Stanley Praimnath-Truth!
“The Story of Stanley Praimnath Who Was Just a Few Feet From Where the Hijacked Plane Hit Tower Two-Truth! Summary of eRumor: The survival story of Stanley Praimnath.. The Truth: We have confirmed this with Mr. Praimnath’s church and the headquarters of his denomination, which did a story on him. Also, one of …
Petition for a girl who says her father was shot and killed because of racism-Fiction!
Petition from Girl Who Says Her Parents Were Shot Because Her Father Was Black-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: This email claims to be from a 15 year old girl who says her parents were shot in a parade because her father was black. She says she’s dedicated herself to fight racism and asks that people …
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