Test to determine a whether a stroke is happening-Truth!
The eRumor says that the American Stroke Associations suggests a simple three question test to give to someone who may be experiencing the symptoms of a stroke.
Miscellaneous
Texas Bans Licenese Plate Holders
The eRumor says that as of September 1, 2003, it is illegal in the state of Texas to have a bracket around your license plate…the kind that have names of dealerships, sports teams, etc.
Cell phones in Texas illegal in cars as of 9/1/03-Fiction!
Cell Phone Use in Cars is Illegal in Texas as of September 1, 2003-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: An alleged new law in Texas, House Bill 281, prohibits the use of a cell phone in a car unless the car is stopped or the phone is not being used in the driver’s hands. It …
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The red-faced TV news anchor-Unproven!
The TV News Anchor Who Brought Down the House-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: The story is that a female news anchor in Michigan asked a weather reporter on the air why it didn’t snow as he had forecasted by asking him, “Where’s that 8-inches you promised me last night.” The Truth: When it comes …
18th Century quote about democracy-Fiction!
The erumor does not name but quotes, allegedly from a work called “The Fall of the Athenian Republic,” by a university professor who says that democracies eventually vote themselves out of existence.
Robin Williams' peace plan-Fiction!
Robin Williams’ Plan for Peace–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A list of various ingredients of a peace proposal involving the United States around the world. It’s humorous in tone and attributed to comedian Robin Williams. The Truth: There is no evidence this originated with Robin Williams. We’re not sure where it came from, but …
The bizarre death of Ronald Opus-Fiction!
The bizare death of Ronald Opus as reported by the Associated Press.
Pictures of huge dust storm in Iraq-Truth!
Pictures of Huge Dust Storm in Iraq-Truth! Summary of eRumor: A picture of a dust storm brewing on the horizon and said to have been taken in Al Asad, Iraq. The Truth: The picture appears to be authentic and is one of many that were sent to friends and family back home from …
The width of railroad tracks is based on history that extends back to Roman chariots-Fiction!
The Width of Railroad Tracks is based on a History that Extends Back to Roman Chariots-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: This story is a “We’ve always done it that way” tale. It says that the standard distance between railroad rails in the U.S. is four-feet, eight-and-a-half inches. Why? Because that’s what it was in …
"Prophet Yahweh" the Las Vegas Man Who Says He Can Call UFOs Into Sight on Command-Under Investigation!
“Prophet Yahweh” the Las Vegas Man Who Says He Can Call UFOs Into Sight on Command-Under Investigation! Summary of eRumor: A Las Vegas man calling himself “Prophet Yahweh” claims to be able to summon UFO’s on command and says he’ll be doing so from June 1 through July 15, 2005, culminating in the appearance of …