E.coli Bacteria Found in Bagged Salads-Truth! Summary of eRumor: There are a couple of stories about this. One warning says that a documentary on Dateline TV showed that E.coli bacteria were found in pre-packaged bags of salad and that the Dole company has issued a recall on some bags. The other from …
The Merck Pharmaceutical Company is Donating Money for Cervical Cancer Research in Connection With the Distribution of Free Bracelet Kits-Truth! Summary of eRumor: The message encourages you to go to a website where a free bracelet kit can be ordered and for each one that is ordered Merck Pharmaceuticals will donate a dollar to …
Free bracelets for cancer research and Merck donations-Truth! Read More »
Television host Merv Griffin’s tombstone includes the phrase “I will not be right back after this message.”
A young boy named Logan calls a Christian radio station with a story about a dead calf and a spiritual application he draws from it.
Touching Article about Coach John Wooden-Truth! Summary of eRumor: A beautifully written column about the great basketball coach John Wooden. It talks about his devotion to his late wife and his commitment to excellence in both athletics and in life. The Truth: This article is real. It was written by sports writer Rick Reilly for …
The Whale That Thanked It’s Rescuers-Reported to Be Truth! Summary of eRumor: The story of a humpback whale that was wrapped in crab traps and lines near San Francisco, California. After working long and hard to cut the lines from her, she is said to have rejoiced and returned to “thank” each of the rescuers. …
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The disinformation of 2006 and subsequent years has formed the backbone of right-wing policy in 2022.
Ted Williams and John Glenn were “wingmen” and flew F-9 Panther jets on combat missions together in the Korean War.
Theologian Paul Tillich Upstaged by a Simple Preacher- Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The famous theologian and philosopher Paul Tillich was speaking at the University of Chicago on “Baptist Day.” He spoke for more than two hours, challenging the resurrection of Jesus. At one point, a old African-American preacher stands up. He’s munching on …
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Fashion Designer Tommy Hilfiger Said on TV That His Clothes Were for Whites Only, Not Asians, Blacks, Or Hispanics-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: This email says that Tommy Hilfiger appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show and said that he created clothes only for whites. Oprah got angry and threw him off the show. The …
