Church Announcement Regarding Cell Phones-Truth!
This is a video message about the consequences of cell phone use at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Burbank, CA. The video was found posted on YouTube.
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George W. Bush getting confused on Bible Verse-Fiction!
George W. Bush Bible His Favorite Bible Verse-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: This email alleges that during a presidential campaign speech in 2004, George W. Bush said his favorite Bible verse was John 16:3. It was obviously a reference to the well known passage in John 3:16 which says, “For God so loved the world that …
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Ben Bernanke Told Everyone At a Neighborhood Bar How Screwed The Economy Really Is-Fiction!
This is a forwarded email that appears to be an article about Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke. It says that the “totally sloshed” Bernanke walked into a bar, ordered some drinks and told patrons the truth of the condition of the economy in the United States. The story said that Federal Reserve Chairman refused to pay for his bar tab because the money was worthless but fed the juke box with enough coins to play the Dire Straits song, “Money For Nothing” five times in a row.
Did a Florida Court Name April 1 as a Holiday for Atheists?
A joke from a Facebook “Christian” group continues to spread online with no explanation of its origins.
Justin Bieber Beat Up by Clippers Player at Starbucks-Fiction!
This is a Facebook post of a news article alleging that a shirtless Justin Bierber was acting badly at a Starbucks and was put in his place by Los Angeles Clippers player Blake Griffin.
Congress Has Passed The American With No Abilities Act- Fiction!
This is a forwarded email that said Congress passed a bill called “The American With No Abilities Act.” Under this new bill, more than 25 million new mid-level positions will be created, all having very important sounding titles with little responsibility, which will provide the new workers with a sense of purpose and performance.
The aircraft carrier that thought a lighthouse was another ship-Fiction!
This story says it is based on an actual radio conversation between the U.S. Navy Aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln and a Canadian Lighthouse. The carrier and the lighthouse keep radioing each other to give way thinking each is a ship, until the game is over when one of them identifies itself as a lighthouse.
Schwartzkopf's statement about God's appointment with Bin Laden-Unproven!
Norman Schwartzkopf’s comment on Forgiving Bin Laden- Unproven! Summary of eRumor: The message says that General Norman Schwartzkopf was asked about forgiving the terrorists responsible for the Attack on America. He is alleged to have responded by saying, “I believe that forgiving them is God’s function. Our job is simply to arrange the meeting.” …
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The two friends who died trying to get into a Metallica concert and earned a Darwin Award-Fiction!
The Two Friends Who Died Trying to Get into a Metallica Concert and Earned a Darwin Award–Fiction! Summary of eRumor:This is a hard-to-believe story of two Metallica fans who tried to crash a concert in the state of Washington. It’s a series of disasters that results in both of their deaths. The Truth: …
NPR interview with General Reinwald-Fiction!
NPR Interview with “General Reinwald”–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A first-hand account of hearing an interview on National Public Radio between a female host and U.S. Army General Reinwald. The General is describing a Boy Scout Troop he or the base is sponsoring, and mentions that, among other things, the boys will be learning how …