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In Praise of Snopes.ComWhat do good luck charms, ghost stories, Disney, and Coca-Cola have in common? They're all sources of urban legends! The Net has taken the game "Telephone" and made it a worldwide phenomenon. Thankfully, that's why there's Snopes. -
Is it Real or Is it a Hoax? Snopes.com Has the AnswerWhenever I want to find out the truth behind a rumor or legend, Snopes.com is the site I visit.
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What is IMReportCard.Com? IMReportCard.Com Passed My Little TestWhat's this about IMReportCard.com Don? I just found this really "Rock-'Em-Sock-'Em-Robot-Kinda-Fun" website called IMReportCard.com. It's a blast! What IMReportCard.com offers is a really easy way to either...
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Top Eleven Email Hoaxes, Legends, and Myths as Ranked by SnopesSnopes is the place to verify the plethora of email alerts that lands in your inbox. This is the current top 25 circulating myths.
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Arranged Marriage and MarryOurDaughter.Com: Find the 13-year-old Girl of Your DreamsLooking for an arranged marriage with young wife? Or perhaps you are interesting in marrying off your teenage daughter? MarryOurDaughter.com is just the place, complying with the Biblical tradition of arranged marriage. -
Snopes the TruthSnopes the truth tells people that Snopes is not a large organization with investigators. Snopes the truth is One couple doing the research and Two people taking care of emails. -
Felonspy.com: Is This Criminal Identification Tool Serious?Some people are incredibly un-attuned to recognizing satire. -
Visit FreeRice.ComA fun website where people go to learn and to fight world hunger needs our support more than ever: www.FreeRice.com
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Snopes Verifies This is True: Common Sense is DeadWhat happened to common sense?
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Wendy's Anniversary Scam Menu Floods InternetFast food chain Wendy's caught an email that reported they'd be giving away cheeseburgers for a steal today. They released a statement denying this email claim, and Snopes has verified that the email is, in fact, false.
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Dry Erase Board Meme Revealed to Be Hoax: Jenny is Elyse PorterfieldIt was a great way to tell off a lousy boss, and not a bit of it was real, it turns out. Hoaxers from Chive.com hired an actress and dreamed up the meme.
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Be Sure to Take Your Tax Credit !Snopes.com is to be thanked for alerting us about the One Time Tax Credit being offered on our 2006 returns.
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Holiday Mail for Heroes; Send a Card to a Recovering American SoldierAmericans can send holiday cards to service members and veterans through the "Holiday Mail for Heroes" program. Checked through snopes.com Includes address for sending a card to a recovering American soldiers -
Household Cleaning Uses for Cucumbers: Fact or Myth?See what has been decided about how cucumbers can be used as a household cleaner. Snopes.com is undecided about an email going around titled "cucumbers."
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Allergies and Flour-based Packaged MixesThere is an article on Snopes.com about toxic mold developing in out dated pancake mixes that everyone should be aware of. Especially people that have allergies, or the parents of children with allergies, no matter what their ages are.
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The Stella Awards 2006: Celebrating America's Right to Frivolous LawsuitsWhen you think of America, you think, land of the free, apple pie, and democracy. What about fabulously frivolous lawsuits? Well folks, in this country we take our right to sue to a whole new level. Read on to find out just what made the list for dumbest suits of 2006. -
Urban Legends and E-Mail HoaxesThis is a brief review of a marvelous resource for finding real information on many of the e-mail forwards cycling the internet. -
Common Scams to Be Aware OfScams are everywhere!
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Keeping Your Feet on the Ground in the Virtual World of the InternetTips and guidance on going forth into the internet with eyes open.
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Louie Anderson's Death Latest Internet HoaxThis article is about the hoax of Louie Anderson's Death
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Soliciting Money to NOT Abort a Baby? What Has Society Come To?The website helpmybabylive.com was created by an 'Anonymous' couple and is requesting donations to provide for their unborn child. If the donation level doesn't reach $50k by the end of first trimester they plan to abort the child.
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The Alleged Obama "Crotch Salute"Some people are just so willing to believe the worst of President Obama because they vehemently disagree with his policies. -
Do Facebook Fee Rumors Contain a Kernel of Truth?The Facebook fee rumor is so persistent that it even warrants a page on Snopes. In the wake of free Internet provider NetZero changing its tune, could it be true that there is a kernel of truth to the Facebook monthly fee scuttlebutt?
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Warning: Do Not Let Your Children Eat Sherwood's Milk Chocolate Pirates Gold CoinsThis candy contains melamine, which is the contaminant that has killed and sickened thousands of Chinese babies. This includes a link to a Snopes report on this product.
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The Many Pranks of April Fool's DayApril Fool's Day is a lighthearted holiday with jokes and pranks being pulled everywhere. Most of the jokes and pranks are all in good fun and are not meant to harm anyone.
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10 Interesting Facts About Walt DisneyThink you know about Walt Disney? Read this article and learn 10 interesting facts about this entertainment icon! -
Coca-Cola: A Classic in Life and Multiple TasksIf you only drink it, you're missing out on a whole slew of things you can do with a Coke. Like exploding rats. Seriously.
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Top Three Urban Legends that People Still Believe TodayUrban legends are always a lot of fun, but what happens when they cause a national scare? Spreading those e-mails about the latest computer virus or health epidemic or other pressing issues only fuels the flames of chaos.
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International Lottery Scam Strikes AgainThink you've won the lottery? Think again.
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Test Run for Terrorists in Los Angeles Airport?An Iraqi citizen was detained at LAX on Tuesday after triggering a security alarm. He was found to have hidden electrical wires and a magnet hidden in a body cavity. The plane was diverted to Las Vegas when officials realized the man's luggage was still on board.
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The Best Online Reference SitesReference Websites that should make everyone's list of bookmarks.
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Secure Your Home Network like a Pro, Part 3Third in a series of four articles, this one instructs the user to delete unnecessary programs and to use common sense and do a little research when using the Internet.
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The Right Way to Stop Telemarketing CallsDon't get clever. Don't get mad. Just register with DNC, and you'll stop nearly all of your telemarketing calls. -
How to Search the Internet to Find Answers to Your QuestionsThe answers to most questions of fact can be found online if you know how to search. This article discusses how to design an effective search when doing research on the Internet.
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Top Ten Fads that Should Make a ComebackMost fads die a quick, merciful death, but here are a few that I think would be fun to resurrect. -
How to Recognize Hoaxes and Urban Legends Found in Email "FWDs" and Other Internet Venues and Stop the Propagation of Bad Information, Or, Attention Associated Content Readers--There's Not Really a Painted Cat ControversyHow to determine if that provocative FWD is true or false -
How to Reduce Gas Prices Without BoycottingEvery year, an email is sent around America claiming that boycotting gas stations for one day will bring down gas prices. This article is meant to highlight ways to bring down gas prices without having to boycott. -
George W. Bush Vs. Al Gore - Who Has the Greener Home?Since the release of "An Inconvenient Truth," Al Gore has come under attack for his own personal energy usage. How does his usage compare to that of his former rival George W. Bush? -
The Most Unforgettable, Craziest Fads of the 1960'sWhether you were part of that era or not, you have to read this interesting article and find out about some of the most unforgettable, craziest fads of the 1960's! -
Those Lovely Dollar Store Deals: Are You Really Getting a Good Bargain?Pay attention to what you're buying at those dollar stores, and make sure that you really are getting a good deal.
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