A message that contrasts the compensation between victims of the Attack on America on September 11 with that given for the loss of a member of the military. It is said to have been written by Rush Limbaugh.
The “WTC” or “World Trade Center” Virus–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: An alarming email warning to watch for a virus named “WTC Survivor”, “WTC”, or “World Trade Center.” The Truth: This virus warning is a hoax. It sounds alarming and claims that the WTC virus will erase the entire hard drive on your computer. Some …
A “Super Volcano” is Threatening Yellowstone National Park in The United States–Disputed! Summary of eRumor: Changes in Yellowstone National Park may be signs of the overdue eruption of a “super volcano” underneath the park. The Truth: This is one of those stories that is based on some actual events happening at Yellowstone National …
“You Worry Me,” an Editorial by an American Airlines Pilot–Truth! Summary of eRumor: This commentary is allegedly written by American Airlines pilot Captain John Maniscalco. It asks Arab Moslems in the United States whether they will demonstrate that they want to bless and protect America and distinguish themselves from those who want to destroy America. …
"You Worry Me," an Editorial by an American Airlines
Pilot-Truth! Read More »
Zabasearch.com-A New Site That Probably has Your Name, Address, and Phone Number–Truth! Summary of eRumor: The email comes with the feeling of being a warning that a new site is being launched in May, 2005 that has information about you and others that you may not want to be seen on the Internet. The …
Zabasearch-a new site that probably has your name, address, and phone
number-Truth! Read More »
Democratic Senator Zell Miller’s Questioning of the 9/11 Panel–Truth! Summary of eRumor: Said to be a speech on April 8 by Senator Zell Miller on the floor of the U.S. Senate questioning the usefulness of the September 11 commission, a government panel investigating the events of the Attack on America. The Truth: The National Commission …
A Democrat criticizes the 9/11 Commission-Truth! Read More »
The Man Who Owed Zero and Had to Pay Zero to Correct His Bill–Unproven! Summary of eRumor: The story of a man who allegedly kept being billed $0.00 by a credit card company. He finally decided to send a check for $0.00. His bank called and asked why he wrote such a check …
The Man Who Owed Zero and Had to Pay Zero to Correct His Bill-Unproven! Read More »
His Eye is On the Sparrow-At Starbucks–Truth! Summary of eRumor: A warm story about a man who is a musician and who was performing at a Starbucks. A woman who caught his eye because of her being caught up in the music came and apologized if her singing along had been a problem. …
Comparative Education and Career Paths of Anti-War Hollywood Celebrities and Key Members of the Bush Administration–Truth! Summary of eRumor: This eRumor criticizes the stars who have been against the 2003 war in Iraq and lists the education and accomplishments of the stars compared with some of those who are making key decisions in …
Comparing the backgrounds of the stars versus the politicians-Truth! Read More »
Carrier Pictures of a New Navy Fighter Plane-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Pictures of a stealth looking jet on the deck of an aircraft carrier. The caption says it’s a new plane known as the F/A-37. It also shows the pilot, an attractive female whose name is written on the side of the cockpit. …
Carrier pictures of secret new stealth fighter?-Fiction! Read More »
