Chicago Woman Buried Alive-Fiction!
Viral reports allege that a funeral director plotted to murder his estranged wife by burying her alive, but she was saved when people heard her screams from beneath the earth and called for help.
Miscellaneous
112 and Various tips on the use of cell phones-Fiction!
Various tips about cell phone use.
Apartment Building In Shanghai Topples Over-Truth!
This is a forwarded email with amazing photos of an apartment building laying on its side. The email says that it is a 12 story building in China toppled over after work began to build an adjacent underground parking structure.
The Brutal Murders of Christopher Newsom and Channon Christian-Truth!
The Brutal Murders of Christopher Newsom and Channon Christian-Truth! Summary of eRumor: The eRumor tells of the horrific kidnapping, torture, and murder of Christopher Newsom and his girlfriend Channon Christian from Knoxville, Tennessee. The story claims that she was forced to watch as Christian’s penis was cut off, he was set on fire, and shot …
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Photo of Michael Brown Involved in Strong-Arm Robbery-Truth!
A photo has gone viral on the Web that allegedly showed Michael Brown involved in a strong-arm robbery. The photo is said to have been taken shortly before he was shot by Police Officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Mo.
Write In Bill Cosby For President-Fiction!
This is a forwarded email, allegedly from Bill Cosby, that includes a political platform by the entertainer and says that he is running as a write in candidate for office of President.
Moe Berg, Baseball Catcher and Spy-Truth!
This is a forwarded email that alleges that major league baseball catcher Moe Berg was a U.S. spy filmed the Tokyo skyline, which was later used by General Jimmy Doolittle to plan the 1942 bombing mission on the Japanese capital.
Bank of America in Arizona Turned Away Business With Firearms Manufacturer- Disputed!
This is a forwarded email that says a representative from Bank of America in Arizona told the Phoenix based McMillan Manufacturing company that the bank would no longer allow them to use their services because the company sells firearms and supports the second amendment.
World's largest boat bridge in Germany-Truth!
German Bridge That Is For Boats-Truth! Summary of eRumor: The email includes a picture of what appears to be a bridge for boats! It says the bridge is over the River Elbe and joins the former East and West Germany, part of a unification project. The Truth: The bridge is known as the Magdeburg Water …
Bank of American offering credit cards to Illegal aliens-Truth!
Bank of America is Offering Credit Cards Without Requiring a Social Security Number-Truth! Summary of eRumor: The upshot of the story is that Bank of America is offering credit cards that can be gotten by illegal immigrants. The Truth: The Wall Street Journal reported in May, 2007, that the Bank of America had “quietly” started …
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