The “God Bless America” Corn Maze in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee-Truth! Summary of eRumor: This eRumor is a picture from the air or a cornfield that has been cut to show a map of the United States along with the words “God Bless America.” It says it is the work of a farmer in …
Andy Rooney’s View of the World–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A commentary attributed to CBS’s Andy Rooney. The Truth: This is a compilation of comments from at least a couple of sources including an eRumor that has been circulated as having been written by either Ted Nugent or George Carlin. The actual origin, we have …
This is an alarming email that contains an article that alleges students in Wyoming are being injected with RFID chips during the launch of Obamacare. The article said that “overall public opinion of the RFID seems to be positive among the Hanna, Wyoming’s townsfolk.”
Christmas Wreaths At Arlington Cemetery-Truth! Summary of eRumor: A picture of beautiful Christmas wreaths on graves at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. The wreaths have allegedly been donated since 1992 by Merrill Worcester of the Worcester wreath company. The Truth: The picture and the story are true. His name is actually Morill Worcester (not …
Thank the Soldiers In Iraq and Elsewhere With a Free Card through Xerox-Truth! //–> Summary of eRumor: You are encouraged to go to www.letssaythanks.com where you can pick out a thank you card that Xerox will send to a soldier in Iraq or some other place of service. The Truth: This eRumor …
This is a forwarded email that contains a story that alleges that General Chuck Yeager was one of the fighter pilots who flew over the funeral procession of President Eisenhower in March of1969.
Various warnings to count your change when you shop at WalMart have circulated the Internet alleging that clerks are stealing change from customers who use ATM debit cards to pay for transactions.
This is a forwarded email that contains an article about the rescue of Captain Phillips by U.S. Navy Seals allegedly written by Dr. Jack Wheeler. Phillips and his crew of the container ship Maersk Alabama were being held hostage by Somali pirates.
The Internet is abuzz with rumors that the largest Christian charity, World Vision, has announced a policy change that they will begin to hire employees who are in same sex marriages.
This is a posting on Facebook alleging that Robin Williams recorded a farewell message on video message before his death. The post contains a link to watch it.
