Picture of “Leftist” Senator Tom Daschle Saluting the Flag with his Left Hand-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A news photo of a group of Senators with their right hands over their hearts during a salute of the flag or saying the Pledge of Allegiance, but Senator Tom Daschle is using his left hand. The …
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“Declaration of Revocation”–Writer Unknown! Summary of eRumor: A humorous writing titled the Declaration of Revocation.It’s directed to Americans from the British and is said to have been written by comedian John Cleese of Monty Python fame. The Truth: We’ve not found the origin if this piece and have not seen any evidence that it …
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Dead Deer Found Top of Power Pole-Truth! Summary of eRumor: A dead deer was found atop a power pole, allegedly in Baltimore. A customer called Baltimore Gas & Electric to report both the deer and a power outage. It was later discovered that the deer had been struck by a train and …
Singer John Denver was a U.S. Army Sniper–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: There are various versions that say he was a sniper in Vietnam and decorated for his service. One even says he was a sniper during World War II. The Truth: There is no evidence that John Denver ever served in the military. He was …
Actor Denzel Washington Spontaneously Paid for the Construction of a “Fisher House” During a Visit to Brooke Army Medical Center–Fiction! But He Came Through Later! Summary of eRumor: The eRumor describes a visit by actor Denzel Washington to “Brookes” Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas.He saw the buildings known as “Fisher House,” where families …
Denzel Washington with Katie Couric and Meryl Streep–Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: This eRumor tells of an appearance by Denzel Washington and Meryl Streep on NBC with Katie Couric on August 13, 2004, and talking about their film “Manchurian Candidate.” It describes Denzel Washington as prevailing against anti-Bush and anti-Republican statements. The Truth: …
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A French Woman Has One of Princess Diana’s Kidneys–Unproven! Summary of eRumor: The story is that a French woman claims to have been given Princess Diana’s kidney in a transplant. The Truth: It is apparently true that Francoise Gaellar did receive a transplanted kidney on September 2, 1997, two days after Princess Diana died …
A French woman got one of Princess Diana's kidneys in a
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The Little Boy Who Wanted to Buy a Doll For His Sister in Heaven–Unproven! Summary of eRumor: A Christmas story about a woman who discovered a little boy in a store who wanted to buy a doll for his sister, but didn’t have enough money. As the woman talked with the little boy, she realized …
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Beware of Fine Print That Sidesteps the “Do Not Call” Lists-Truth! Summary of eRumor: This says that someone received a card in the mail offering free soft drinks. But the fine print on the card said that by responding to the offer, that person could be called by the sponsors or the co-sponsors of the …
The U.S. is Gearing Up for a Military Draft in 2005-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The eRumor warns that there are two bills before Congress that, if passed, would bring back the military draft and make it mandatory for both boys and girls starting in June, 2005. The Truth: The bills, S.89 and H.R.163 are …
