Headline–Truth! Summary of eRumor: An email call to prayer on 3-3-2003, prayer and fasting for the United States as the threat of war with Iraq hangs in the air. Some version also suggest praying at 3:03 for 3 minutes on that day. The Truth: This is an interesting one. It was started by …
“Prophet Yahweh” the Las Vegas Man Who Says He Can Call UFOs Into Sight on Command-Under Investigation! Summary of eRumor: A Las Vegas man calling himself “Prophet Yahweh” claims to be able to summon UFO’s on command and says he’ll be doing so from June 1 through July 15, 2005, culminating in the appearance of …
Humorous John Kerry Quotes–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A list of embarrassing quotes from John Kerry or George W. Bush speeches and interviews. The Truth: These quotes have been attributed to a variety of political candidates but mostly to George W. Bush or John Kerry during the 2004 presidential election. They are a part of the …
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The Width of Railroad Tracks is based on a History that Extends Back to Roman Chariots-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: This story is a “We’ve always done it that way” tale. It says that the standard distance between railroad rails in the U.S. is four-feet, eight-and-a-half inches. Why? Because that’s what it was in …
The Pastor Who Was Raised From the Dead in Nigeria–Only God knows! Summary of eRumor: This widely circulated story is about Nigerian Pastor who was declared dead after an automobile accident. He was taken to a mortuary and prepared for burial. His wife, however, felt that God had promised her that such a …
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1954 Popular Mechanics Photo Showing the Home Computer of the Future-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A picture of a man standing in front of a large electronic contraption. The eRumor claims that it’s a picture from a 1954 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine. The caption says that scientists from the RAND Corporation put together …
Good Things in Iraq Not Being Reported by the Media-Truth!, Fiction, and Unproven! Summary of eRumor: A message said to be from an Iowa Army National Guardsman named Ray Reynolds who is serving in Iraq. It lists a number of improvements in Iraq since the U.S. led incursion in 2003. The Truth: This message …
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The United Nations Dishonored Ronald Reagan by Not Flying The U.N. Flag Half-Mast-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A short message that says the United Nations honored Yassar Arafat by flying the U.N. flag at half-mast, but not honor Ronald Reagan in the same way. The Truth: It is true that the U.N. flag did not fly …
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The “Real Deal,” the Opinions of an Army Veteran about Chemical, Biological, and Nuclear Warfare–Truth! Summary of eRumor: Army Master Gunner Red Thomas writes about chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons. Based on his training, he describes the effects of various weapons and gives tips for what to do if you experience them. The …
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An email that urges Americans to wear Red on Fridays as a display of support for U.S. troops fighting overseas.
