The ACA or Obamacare Phone Number Spells Out F-Word- Disputed!
This is a forwarded email that alleges that the phone number on the HealthCare.Gov, or Obamacare, website for questions spells out the F-word.
Pictures of Muslim Protests in London-Truth!
Muslims around the world are posting photos and videos of themselves burning the ISIS flag to protest the terrorist organization in a campaign that imitates the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
Was a Florida Middle School Teacher Caught Showing Sex Toys to Students?
The manufactured saga of “Sharon Mercer” showed the type of disinformation that would be weaponized years later.
Michael Jackson Viruses-Truth!
Viruses Uses Michael Jackson’s Name to Gain Access to Your Computer-Truth! Summary of eRumor: The eRumor says there is a virus on the Internet that claims Michael Jackson attempted suicide. The email, which circulated during the close of Michael Jackson’s trial on molestation and other charges, contains a “Trojan horse” type virus that will …
Inside the Smear of a Muslim ‘Infiltration’ of Obama’s White House
A chain email and meme provided the template for weaponized Islamophobia against Democrats.
Navy Directive Bans Bibles from Hotel Rooms on Bases-Previously Truth! Now Ended!
Reports that the U.S. Navy has released a directive ordering the removal of Gideon-placed Bibles from every hotel room located on Navy bases.
NBC Cuts Christ From Interview with the Widow of Fallen U.S. Navy Seal-Fiction!
This is a forwarded eRumor about a television interview of the wife of a U.S. Navy Seal who perished in an attack on a helicopter in Afghanistan. She told NBC’s Today Show Matt Lauer of her husband’s love for Christ and country. The eRumor alleges that the video that was posted on the MSNBC site with all mentions of God and Christ edited out.
NBC Got Rid of Leno Because of Obama Jokes-Fiction!
A number of political blogs and websites have reported that the Obama administration pressured NBC to replace Jay Leno as the “Tonight Show” host because the comedian repeatedly made fun of the president.
Did Netanyahu Thank Hamas in 2014 for Unifying Israel?
A commenter’s idea of what the Israeli prime minister “should have said” was taken as his actual remarks.
Environmental fears over Navy sonar-Truth!
The U.S. Navy’s Proposed Use of a Type of Ocean Sonar has Prompted Environmental Fears–Truth! Summary of eRumor: There are several emails circulating about this, but the most popular one says it’s endorsed by musician James Taylor, actor Pierce Bronson, and adventurer/oceanographer Jean-Michel Cousteau. It says that they are disturbed that the Navy is going …