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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. -
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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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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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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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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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 -
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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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. -
Louie Anderson's Death Latest Internet HoaxThis article is about the hoax of Louie Anderson's Death
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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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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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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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Semi-Obscure Factoids About the Beach BoysSemi-Obscure Factoids about the Beach Boys -
Help the Hungry Without Spending a PennyThe Hunger Site offers to donate food just by visiting their site
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Hydrogen Peroxide: Miracle Cure or Rip-off?A look at Hydrogen Peroxide as a medical therapy.
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How To Recognize The Would-Be ScammersLike Jim Jones, we tend to follow leaders and scams offering us exactly what we want, but we should be wary of any message that sounds too good to be true.
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Controversial Performances of the National AnthemControversial performances of the National Anthem -
How Steven Spielberg Conned His Way Inside HollywoodHow Steven Spielberg conned his way inside Hollywood -
A History of BloopersA history of Bloopers
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Do Cats Paint: Feline Aesthetics or Wishful Thinking?The book entitled "Why Cats Paint: A Theory of Feline Aesthetics" immediately intrigued me. I briefly skimmed pages that contained photos of cats leaving paw stokes on paper. -
Lost Stars! What Ever Happened To...I had a lot of fun researching and writing my first piece of Lost Stars so I decided to write another one. I have located 5 more Lost Stars so I guess I can't call them Lost anymore. -
Hand-Sanitizers and Children Proving to Be a Dangerous CombinationThe alcohol content in hand sanitizers is so strong that even a small amount can intoxicate or kill children.
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Disney Urban LegendsThroughout the years, there have been many urban legends surrounding Walt Disney and his legacy, from hidden nude scenes placed in his cartoons to Disney's own cryogenically preserved body buried under the Pirates of the Caribbean ride in Disneyland. -
Email Hoax on Hand Sanitizeran email circulating on hand sanitizer.
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History of Bozo the ClownHistory of Bozo the Clown -
May 15th Gas Boycott is a Bad Idea"...If all users did not go to the pump on the 15th, it would take $2,292,000,000.00 (that's almost 3 BILLION) out of the oil companies pockets for just one day..." -
George W. Bush VS. Dan Quayle Quotes: Who's Dumber?George W. Bush vs. Dan Quayle quotes: Who's dumber? -
Old Wives Tales for the Body Part 2There are plenty of old wives tales that deal with the body. It is hard to believe that people once believed these were true.
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Strawberry Quick, Meth's Dangerous New FormChildren have long been warned to never accept candy from strangers, and now it is of extreme importance to heed this advice.
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Can Eating Poppy Seeds Mark You as a Drug Addict?Certain chemicals present in poppy seed bakery products result in false positive drug test results.
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The Newest Telephone Scams - a 'Need to Know' for Anyone with a TelephoneAREA CODE SCAMS & CONS - Subject: DON'T EVER DIAL AREA CODE 809 , 284 & 876
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Who Isn't Vain in This Day in Age?Commentary on energy consumption and our society.
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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! -
Barack Obama - Where Did He Come From? What Does He Believe?Any discussion of the character and views of a political figure has to start with his or her critics. Barack Obama has a multitude of these. Essentially his a new liberal leaning voice and a fascinating cqndidate for President. -
Viral Marketing - Love It or Hate It?Viral marketing is a new form of advertising where a product is introduced to the public in a devious way.
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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 Dangers of Hand SanitizersHand sanitizers can be dangerous if ingested. Small children can be attracted to the smell of hand sanitizers.
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