Inspirational

Miracle Sand Storm in Iraq – Unproven!

Sandstorm in Iraq Uncovers Land Mines in the Desert, Saving Many Lives-Unproven!   Summary of eRumor: The eRumor says that a sandstorm followed by rain during the war in Iraq in 2003 saved many lives by uncovering a large number of anti-tank and anti-personnel mines. The Truth: Sandstorms did affect the progress of coalition troops …

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Inspirational sand sculptures in Maryland-Truth!

Summary of eRumor: This eRumor is usually in pictures without any text although sometimes there is mention of a beach in Maryland.  It is a collection of pictures of Jesus sculpted in sand.  There are numerous Internet sites that have the pictures posted without reference to where the sand sculptures appeared or who the artist …

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A sign from God after hurricane Charlie-Truth!

A “Sign” From God After a Florida Hurricane-Truth!   Summary of eRumor: The eRumor says that the high winds of Hurricane Charlie in Florida in 2004 ripped a previous sign from a billboard, leaving a previous billboard visible for all to see that said, “WE NEED TO TALK…GOD” The Truth: Hurricane Charlie was one of …

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The power of a smile and unconditional acceptance at McDonald's-Unproven!

Unconditional Acceptance at McDonald’s–Unproven!     Summary of eRumor: The story of a woman who for a college class was supposed to smile at folks and note their reactions.  She runs into a couple of homeless men at McDonalds, engages their smiles, buys them breakfast, and learns a lesson in what she describes is unconditional …

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Outback Steakhouses serve dinner with all the trimmings to troops in Afghanistan-Truth!

Outback Steakhouses Serve a Steak and Shrimp Dinner to Thousands of U.S. Troops in Afghanistan –Truth!     Summary of eRumor: The story is that Outback Steakhouses joined arms with the military and flew thousands of steaks, shrimp, onions, beverage, and dessert to Kandahar in Afghanistan to give the troops a break from T-rations. The …

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The Boy Who Played Chopsticks for the Great Paderewski-Fiction!

The Boy Who Played Chopsticks for the Great Paderewski–Fiction!     Summary of eRumor: The story of a little boy who was taken to a Paderewski concert by his mother.  He slipped away from her, made his way to the platform, sat down at the concert piano and began to play Chopsticks.  The crowd reacted …

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President Bush fulled a promise to jog with a wounded vet-Truth!

President Bush Fulfilled a Promise to Jog with a Wounded Vet-Truth!   Summary of eRumor: The eRumor circulates with a picture of President George W. Bush jogging with a man who has an artificial leg. The accompanying text says the jogger with the president is Mike McNaughton, who was wounded while serving in the U.S. …

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