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.
Legislation to end visas for all Iranian students-Fiction!
Proposed Legislation in Washington Would End Student Visas for Iranian Students–Not Completely! Summary of eRumor: This email asks readers to go to a website where they can sign an on-line petition about new legislation on Capitol Hill, which, according to the email, “targets Iranians.” The writer says a new bill to be introduced by Senator …
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The twist ties on loaves of bread tell how fresh they are-Truth!
You Can Tell How Fresh the Bread is By the Color of the Twist or Plastic Tab Used to Hold it Closed-Truth! Summary of eRumor: This email says that if you want to know how fresh the bread is in your grocery store, look at the tie that is holding the wrapper closed. Bread …
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Chinese CFL Bulb Fire Warning-Fiction!
This is a warning that has gone viral on the Internet that alleges that compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) bulbs, made in China by Globe, may be a fire hazard.
Greenpeace Activists Damage Peru’s Nazca Lines – Truth!
Environmental activists working on behalf of Greenpeace damaged the centuries–old Nazca lines in Peru in an effort to drum up publicity for climate change.
Hillary Clinton refused to see Gold Star Mothers-Fiction!
Senator Hillary Clinton Refused to Meet with A Group of Mothers Whose Children Have Been Killed In Military Combat–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The Gold Star Mothers is a group of women whose sons or daughters have been killed in U.S. military combat. Some representatives of the group were in Washington, D.C. meeting with members of …
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