The Shark That Bit The Arm of an 8-Year-Old-Boy in Florida Was Actually On a Fishing Line at The Time–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: This email claims that a widely publicized shark attack off Pensacola, Florida in July, 2001, wasn’t what it appeared to be. The news stories said that 8-year-old Jessie Arbogast was …
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A video of herd of bison running in Yellowstone National Park has gone viral on the Web along with speculation that there may be an eruption of the Yellowstone “super-volcano.”
An eRumor alleges that a veteran who was killed in action posthumously reached out to the new owner of his beloved dog, “Tank,” to explain his situation and to offer advice to care for the dog in a touching letter.
A forwarded video of a man walking on the beach who got attacked and eaten by a killer whale has gone viral on the World Wide Web.
The U.S. Navy’s Proposed Use of a Type of Ocean Sonar has Prompted Environmental Fears–Truth! Summary of eRumor: There are several emails circulating about this, but the most popular one says it’s endorsed by musician James Taylor, actor Pierce Bronson, and adventurer/oceanographer Jean-Michel Cousteau. It says that they are disturbed that the Navy is going …
Kopi Luwak is a rare and gourmet coffee from Indonesia that is made from beans passed through the digestive system of monkeys.
This is a forwarded email and posting on Facebook and other social media alleging that a deadly snow snake comes out in the cold and bites people. The venom from this dangerous serpent is said to cause the victim’s blood to freeze.
This is an authentic looking news report that said a dinosaur has been cloned by scientists in the United Kingdom.
Antifreeze in Swiffer Wetjet Kills Pets, Children-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: An antifreeze-like ingredient in the Swiffer Wetjet kills pets and cause liver failure in children. The Truth: Emails warning that antifreeze in the Swiffer Wetjet cleaning solution kills pets and can cause liver or kidney failure in young children have been circulating since the early …
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Donate to Save Toby the Rabbit’s Life-Unproven! Suspected Hoax! Summary of eRumor: Radio, TV reports, and emails about www.savetoby.com, a site that says a bunny is going to be killed on June 30, 2005 unless $50,000 is raised. The Truth: At this writing, the site is real. It was posted in March, 2005, …
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