Miscellaneous

Microsoft Patent That Requires Paying Attention to Computer Ads

Microsoft Patent That Requires Paying Attention to Computer Ads-Truth!   Summary of eRumor: The eRumor says that Microsoft had applied for a patent that would force you to look at advertisements on your computer or the computer could be disabled. The Truth: The eRumor is based on an article published in the British online tech …

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California City Goes Broke Because it is a Sanctuary for Illegal Aliens-Unproven!

This is a forwarded article about the City of Maywood in California by radio talk show host Roger Hedgecock. The article tells about the town’s history, financial problems, scandals and corruption. Hedgecock alleges that the town’s population is 97% Hispanic, 40% of which is undocumented and that it has become a sanctuary for illegal aliens. The article says that the town is now broke, the Maywood Police Department has been dismantled, city employees were let go and only the the town council and city managers remain on the payroll.

Sculptures of babies made of marzipan?-Fiction!

Beautiful Sculptures of Babies Made of Marzipan, a Cake Decorating Substance-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A series of pictures of beautifully made sculptures of infants said to be made from marzipan, a combination of ground almonds, sugar, and eggs used to make ornamental shapes for decorative cakes. The Truth: These works of art are not made …

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Rush Limbaugh Goes Obscene Over Jameis Winston-Fiction!

This is a forwarded email about a conversation between talk radio host Rush Limbaugh and a caller about Florida State’s suspension of Jameis L. Winston during the first half of the game against Clemson. Winston received the suspension for standing up on a table on campus and yelling an obscene phrase in a public place. The email alleged that Limbaugh used inappropriate language in his comments about the athlete who plays baseball and football for the Florida State University Seminoles.