Hyland's Teething Tablets Recall-Previously Truth! Now Ended!
Warnings have gone viral on the Web that Hyland’s teething tablets have been recalled.
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Did Immigrant Children Spark an Outbreak of ‘EV-D68’?
The U.S. has seen an explosion in the number of cases of enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) because illegal immigrant children allegedly brought the enterovirus to the U.S. and have fueled the respiratory condition’s transmission.
Baylor Fredrickson Needs Bone Marrow Match-Truth!
This is an appeal for a bone marrow donor for Baylor Fredrickson, a 7 year old boy from Albany, New York.
Third Graders in Kansas Test Positive for Ebola-Fiction!
Reports claim that seven third graders from Kansas tested positive for Ebola after a substitute teacher exposed their classroom to the virus.
Pennies to help remedy bee stings?-Unproven!
Use Copper Pennies to Take the Sting and Swelling out of Bee Stings-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: A first-hand story of a person (some version say it was a woman) who was told by the doctor to use a copper penny next time she got stung by a bee. She tried it a couple of times …
Wash your Undies!
This one is accompanied by both a photograph and a video of what is said to be parasites infesting a woman’s breast and creating a grotesque site. The story warns that women should be sure and wash a new bra to make sure any parasites have been eliminated. It also recommends ironing underwear for the same reason. It tells the story of an anthropologist named Susan McKinley who returned from a trip to South America with a rash that evolved into a worm-infested breast.
Ben Stein wrote an article as to why President Obama is eager to promote the Universal Health Care Plan -Truth! but it is an opinion!
This forwarded email contains an article by economist and TV personality Ben Stein as to why President Obama is in a hurry to get the Universal Health Care Plan passed.
Women and Children in Portions of Africa are Being Sexually Violated by Men Who Believe That Sex With a Virgin will Cure Their AIDS-Truth!
This eRumor says that there is a myth in Africa, especially South Africa, that having sex with a virgin will cure AIDS. It talks about an epidemic of infected males violating virgins, including children because of the belief that the younger the virgin, the more potent the cure. It references the rape of a 9-month-old by 6 men. It also says that another 9-month-old was raped and is fighting for her life. The email asks you to participate in an email petition to retain the Child Protection Unit in South Africa.
Aborted Babies and Other Medical Waste Used for Fuel by Oregon?
A persistent rumor combines fact and fiction to create an anti-abortion disinformation narrative.
Zicam Nose Spray Can Kill Your Sense of Smell-Disputed!
Zicam Nose Spray Can Kill Your Sense of Smell-Disputed! Summary of eRumor: The writer of the email says she had a bad experience with Zicam nose spray for colds. She felt an immediate reaction after using it and realized that the result was that she lost all sense of taste or smell. She says she …
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