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Daily Snopes
(Updated daily ) A collection of odd news stories from various sources.
e.l.f. Cosmetics
(14 May 2008 ) We address the rumor that e.l.f. Cosmetics has been bought by a major department store chain.
Meet Molly
(13 May 2008 ) The story of Molly, a horse with an artificial leg.
Burundanga Business Card
(12 May 2008 ) E-warning about strangers using burundanga-soaked business cards to incapacitate their victims.
Weighty Matters
(11 May 2008 ) Study attributed to fast food companies claims the more overweight one is, the healthier one is.
Embroiled in Oil
(9 May 2008 ) Rumor claims all the crude oil produced in Alaska is sold and shipped to Japan.
Striped Icebergs
(8 May 2008 ) Photographs show icebergs with multi-colored striping.
F-15 Crash
(7 May 2008 ) Photographs show an F-15 fighter jet breaking up in mid-air?
Cindy McCain
(6 May 2008 ) E-mail lists facts about Cindy McCain, the wife of Senator John McCain.
Propane and Suffering
(5 May 2008 ) E-rumor says propane tanks used in the manufacture of methamphetamine are being returned to stores and resold.
Cheating at Gas Pumps
(4 May 2008 ) E-mail reports account of customer being cheated by a malfunctioning gas pump.
Bankruptcy Is in the Cards
(2 May 2008 ) E-mail urges consumers to redeem gift cards issued by companies that have recently filed for bankruptcy.
On the Bleach
(1 May 2008 ) We look at the belief that drinking bleach will help prevent HIV.
Chainsaw of Fools
(30 April 2008 ) A chainsaw-wielding 'madman' turns out to be a partygoer who'd gone to the wrong house.
The Ten Ten Tenet
(29 April 2008 ) Why clocks pictured in advertisements display a time of 10:10.
Miracle Cars Fraud
(28 April 2008 ) How thousands of people were scammed out of millions of dollars in a "miracle cars" fraud.
Free Cone Day
(27 April 2008 ) April 29 is "Free Cone Day" at Ben and Jerry's outlets!
Obama as Anti-Christ
(25 April 2008 ) Does the Book of Revelation describe the anti-Christ as someone with characteristics matching those of Barack Obama?
With This Ring I Thee Bled
(24 April 2008 ) Rumor says titanium rings can be removed from swollen fingers only through amputation.
Taxes: Clinton vs. Bush
(23 April 2008 ) E-mail compares federal income tax rates under Clinton and Bush.
Voting for Change
(22 April 2008 ) Did the 2008 U.S. economic downturn result from Democratic control of Congress in 2007?
Prayer Request: Matt Maupin
(21 April 2008 ) E-mail requests prayers for Matt Maupin, a U.S. soldier killed in Iraq.
Phil Mickelson
(20 April 2008 ) Rumor says pro golfer Phil Mickelson lost $200,000 wagering with his golfing partners, then tried to get out of paying up.
Devil's Swimming Pool
(18 April 2008 ) Photographs shows a "Devil's Swimming Pool" on the edge of Victoria Falls.
ProMeris
(17 April 2008 ) E-mail warns about adverse symptoms in pets after application of ProMeris brand flea and tick treatment.
National Anthem Stance
(16 April 2008 ) E-mail purportedly reproduces Barack Obama's statement about the U.S. national anthem.
Starving Dog Art
(15 April 2008 ) Petition targets a Costa Rican artist who allegedly starved a dog to death as part of a gallery exhibit.
U.S. District Court Subpoena
(14 April 2008 ) Malicious e-mail masquerades as a subpoena issued by a U.S. District Court.
Oeuf the Wall
(14 April 2008 ) Can an egg be cooked by placing it between two activated cell phones?
Pastor Present
(13 April 2008 ) Was the pastor of the church attended by Senator Hillary Clinton convicted of child molestation?
Exam Follies
(11 April 2008 ) Humorous accounts of examinations performed on patients.
Leaves of Grass
(10 April 2008 ) Jilted woman spreads grass seed in her former boyfriend's apartment.
Dear Abby Letters
(9 April 2008 ) A compendium of hilarious letters to advice columnist Dear Abby.
Billing Error
(8 April 2008 ) Do new U.S. $5 and $10 bills contain printing errors?
Marry Go Round
(7 April 2008 ) Does a woman over age 40 have a better chance of being killed by a terrorist than of getting married?
Freedom and Jeff
(6 April 2008 ) The story of Freedom, an injured bald eagle nursed back to health by a cancer survivor.
Charlie Brown
(4 April 2008 ) WWII story about damaged B-17 reaching England safely because a German pilot declined to shoot it down.
Elephant Painting
(3 April 2008 ) An elephant that paints pictures of other elephants?
Shark's Love
(2 April 2008 ) PowerPoint presentation outlines the story of a shark who developed an affection for the fisherman who saved her life.
Telephony
(1 April 2008 ) Photograph shows Barack Obama holding a telephone upside down -- real or digital prank?
Michelle Obama's Thesis
(31 March 2008 ) About access to Michelle Obama's senior thesis having been restricted until after the 2008 presidential election.
Strike Out
(30 March 2008 ) Are truckers poised to strike over rising fuel prices?
Car Bump
(28 March 2008 ) Warning cautions that gang initiates are bumping their cars into others, then shooting whoever gets out of the bumped automobiles.
Shumila Ahmed
(27 March 2008 ) Shumila Ahmed: Missing girl or Internet hoax?
Military Deaths
(26 March 2008 ) E-mail compares U.S. military deaths under Presidents Clinton and Bush.
Label Unable
(25 March 2008 ) About charges of racism attached to images depicted on the label of AriZona "Southern Style Sweet Tea."
Black Unlisted
(24 March 2008 ) Did a federal judge take away from black women their right to name their children?
Buck Fifty
(23 March 2008 ) E-mailed warning claims gang initiates in New Jersey are slashing victims' faces to "get a buck fifty."
Obama Family Photo
(21 March 2008 ) Mislabeled photograph shows Barack Obama posing with family members.
Day of Silence
(20 March 2008 ) About the "Day of Silence" protest scheduled for 25 April 2008.
2008 Economic Stimulus Payments Schedule
(19 March 2008 ) When should you expect to get your 2008 economic stimulus payment?
Tips for Pumping Gas
(18 March 2008 ) E-mail offers money-saving tips for buying gasoline. Are they good ones?
Creepy Gnome
(17 March 2008 ) Video purportedly captures a 'creepy gnome' that has frightened residents of an Argentine town.
Small Change
(16 March 2008 ) Did Barack Obama urge his supporters to join him in changing "the greatest nation in the history of the world"?
Homer Run
(14 March 2008 ) Did Rocket Boys author Homer Hickam fret that Democratic candidates might scrap military programs and begin baking cookies for the enemy?
Arizona Mountain Lion
(13 March 2008 ) Photographs show a large mountain lion hit by a truck and killed in Arizona.
Carrot and Shtick
(12 March 2008 ) Are 'baby carrots' made from chlorine-soaked deformed larger carrots?
Triumph of the Will
(11 March 2008 ) Did Walt Disney's will seek to reward the first male pregnancy?
Rope-a-Dope
(10 March 2008 ) Farmer attempts to rope a deer, then finds out the hard way why that wasn't such a good idea.
Expired
(9 March 2008 ) Photographs show a gravesite adorned with a parking meter reading "TIME EXPIRED."
Donor Demised
(7 March 2008 ) Rumor says doctors let die those patients who've indicated they'll donate their organs.
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