9/11 Attack on America

The 9/11 survival story of Michael Hingson and his dog-Truth!

The Survival Story of Michael Hingson, led by his Guide Dog–Truth!     Summary of eRumor:The escape of 51-year-old Michael Hingson who was on the 78th floor of the first tower to be hit by terrorist hijackers on September 11, 2001.  He was led to safety by his guide dog, Roselle. The Truth: This story …

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Controversy over the use of 9/11 donations by a charity in New York-Truth! But Resolved!

A Charity Fund For September 11 Victims is Helping People Suspected of Being Connected with the Terrorist Attacks–Not Anymore!     Summary of eRumor:It is alleged in this eRumor that eight people being held in connection with the terrorist attacks are being helped by a charity that is receiving funds for victims of the attacks.  …

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London is a Target for terrorism on October 22, 2001-Fiction!

London is a Target for Terrorism on October 22–Fiction! Summary of eRumor:A story from London about a girl who found a wallet on the ground.  She opened it, saw the picture of the owner, and ran ahead to try to find him.  He was of “Middle Eastern appearance.”  She found him in the crowd and …

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Iranian pilot of hijacked flight 93 to be presented with Medal of Honor-Fiction!

The Iranian Pilot of United Flight 93 Might be Presented with the Congressional Medal of Honor–Fiction!     Summary of eRumor:This talks about Hossein Mahmoudi, said to be the Iranian pilot of United  flight #93, which crashed in Pennsylvania on the day of the terrorist hijackings in September, 2001.  He is described as having been …

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Use a steam iron on anthrax-Not Recommended!

Using a Steam Iron on Suspicious Letters Could Kill Anthrax–Truth! But Not Recommended!     Summary of eRumor:A way to kill anthrax that comes in the mail:  iron it with a steam iron.  This email says bioterrorism expert Ken Alibek made that recommendation during a congressional hearing.  He said that hot, moist steam ironed through …

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Hijacker on 9/11 was held by Clinton or Reagan, but released-Fiction!

The Pilot of One of the Hijacked 9/11 Airliners Was In Custody, but Released At President Reagan’s Or President Clinton’s –Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The email says that in 1986, a pilot named Atta was captured and imprisoned in Israel for blowing up a bus.  As a part of the famous Oslo Accords, Israel was …

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