Description of an Encounter with President George W. Bush at Church in Washington, DC–Truth! Summary of eRumor: The email is said to be the first-hand account of a woman named Laura Lefler from Senator Lamar Alexander’s office of her meeting President George W. Bush at St. John’s Episcopal church in Washington DC. The Truth: This …
“Stop to Salute” a Tribute for Memorial Day Written by a U.S. Army Captain–Truth! Summary of eRumor: A touching story of an Army Captain who was annoyed with the slow traffic in driving rain at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. A soldier driving in front of him suddenly jumped out of his car, ran across …
Stop To Salute-a Memorial Day Tribute written by a U.S. Army
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The eRumor says that the American Stroke Associations suggests a simple three question test to give to someone who may be experiencing the symptoms of a stroke.
A First-hand Account of President Bush’s Dramatic Surprise Visit to Troops in Iraq on Thanksgiving, 2003–Truth! Summary of eRumor: Said to be from a “Capt in Iraq,” this is a moving description of what it was like to be one of the people in the room on Thanksgiving Day, 2003, when President George Bush stunned …
Antifreeze in Swiffer Wetjet Kills Pets, Children-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: An antifreeze-like ingredient in the Swiffer Wetjet kills pets and cause liver failure in children. The Truth: Emails warning that antifreeze in the Swiffer Wetjet cleaning solution kills pets and can cause liver or kidney failure in young children have been circulating since the early …
Antifreeze in Swiffer Wet Jet Kills Pets, Children-Fiction!-Fiction! Read More »
Ten Major U.S. Disasters on Dates Significant to Treatment of Israel–Truth! Summary of eRumor: A list of ten dates on which there important events related to Israel along with natural disasters affecting the United States. The implication is that the U.S. had better pay attention to decisions about Israel…or else. The Truth: …
Ten major U.S. disasters on dates significant to treatment of Israel-Truth! Read More »
Presidential Candidate John Kerry’s Wife has Donated Millions of Dollars to a Foundation that Funds “Anti-American” efforts-Disputed! Summary of eRumor: The eRumor says that Senator John Kerry’s wife, Teresa Heinz Kerry, donates millions of dollars to The Tides Foundation. The eRumor says that the foundation supports various antiwar groups including one that offered …
Heinz Endowments to Leftist Causes through The Tides Foundation?-Disputed! Read More »
New Law in Texas About What To Do if Police or Fire Vehicles Are Coming Down the Road-Truth! Summary of eRumor: The email warns that there is a new law in Texas that gives new instruction about what to do when you see a police or fire vehicle with flashing lights. The …
Call Governor Rick Perry’s Office in Texas to Get Prayer Back in Schools–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The message says to call a toll free number at the office of Texas Governor Rick Perry and register your support of getting prayer back in schools. It says that the governor is conducting a survey of Texans on …
Call Governor Rick Perry's Office in Texas to Get Prayer Back in
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The eRumor says that as of September 1, 2003, it is illegal in the state of Texas to have a bracket around your license plate…the kind that have names of dealerships, sports teams, etc.
