List of ‘Facts and Figures’ About Undocumented Immigrants?
A chain email turned into a meme claims to be a list of “facts” about unauthorized immigration to the United States, but it fails badly on the “facts” front.
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‘Clinton Body Count’ Rumors
This a list of people associated with Bill Clinton…all of whom have died, some of them under mysterious circumstances.
Was ‘The Gold and Ivory Tablecloth’ Based on a True Story?
A story first published in Reader’s Digest in 1954 continues to linger online — only without any sort of confirmation. “The Gold and Ivory Tablecloth” by Rev. Howard C. Schade deals with a chance encounter that leads to a touching reunion. “At Christmastime, men and women everywhere gather in their churches to wonder anew at …
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Is ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ a Song About Catechism?
A priest’s claim that the popular Christmas carol was an act of resistance didn’t hold up to scrutiny.
From a New York College to British Television: The Evolution of ‘The Groom’s Revenge’
A long-standing urban legend found new life thanks to chat show host Graham Norton.
The ‘Flashing Headlights’ Gang Initiation Ritual
Suckered into the “Flashing Headlights” Gang Initiation eRumor One of the enduring false eRumors on the Internet warns motorists not to flash their headlights at any oncoming cars driving with their lights off because it may be a member of a gang who, as part of a gang initiation ritual, may follow you and assault …
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Warning about Homemade ‘Drano Bombs’
This is a forwarded email that cautions readers about large soda bottles that could contain Drano and Aluminum foil, two common household items. When placed and mixed in an empty large soda bottle they could cause and explosion.