Kennedy Center to Get Name Change-Truth! But not the one you think!
Social Media is a buzz with rumors that allege of a name change at the Kennedy Center.
The World's Most Expensive Coffee is From Beans Cycled Through an Indonesian Monkey's Digestive System-Truth!
Kopi Luwak is a rare and gourmet coffee from Indonesia that is made from beans passed through the digestive system of monkeys.
The Many Uses of Hydrogen Peroxide-Truth! Fiction! & Unproven!
This eRumor lists a number of different uses for hydrogen peroxide from using it as mouthwash to its alleged value for cleaning sinks. (The full text of the eRumor is at the bottom of this page.)
Radical Islamic Group ISIS Beheading Christian Children in Iraq-Truth!
Reports have gone viral in the Web alleging that the radical Islamic group, ISIS, is beheading children that are Christians in Iraq. The reports also says that terrorist group is killing every Christian in its sight.
ISIS vs. ISIL-Unproven!
A viral email alleges that the Obama administration’s referral to the Islamic State terrorist group as “the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant” indicates that the president does not recognize Israel as a sovereign nation and supports the Islamic State’s agenda.
Instant Noodles Use Wax that Causes Cancer-Fiction!
A Facebook post warns that instant noodles contain a wax coating that can cause cancer and requires up to two days for the body to digest.
Islamberg, New York, is a Militant Muslim Enclave – Disputed!
A Muslim community in Upstate New York called “Islamberg” has its own government, laws and actively trains Muslim extremists.
Christian Woman in Sudan Was Sentenced to Hang-Truth!
This is a forwarded email about a young pregnant doctor called Mariam Yehya Ibrahim, 27, who has been found guilty in Sudan of the crime of apostasy. She has been charged with being raised Muslim and converting to Christianity. This crime carries a sentenced of death by hanging in Sudan. Ibrahim, claims that she has been a Christian all her life.
Parasites infesting the breast from new bras-Fiction!
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.
"Facebook Invitation", "Black in the White House," "Invitation" or "Olympic Torch" Virus Warning-Fiction!
The forwarded email warns of a new virus that comes in an email with an attachment called “Black in the White House,” “Invitation” or “Olympic Torch.” It allegedly contains a virus that “opens an Olympic Torch” and destroys your hard drive.