Forward To View Funny Clip Email Hoax
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What the fact-checkers found
“Friendship” chain email claims that the recipient will be able to view a funny video clip if he or she sends it to at least seven other people.
MAY OUR FRIENDSHIP NEVER COME APART ESPECIALLY WHEN IT’S STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART!
MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE A RAINBOW OF SMILES ON YOUR FACE AND IN YOUR HEART FOREVER AND EVER!
FRIENDS FOREVER!
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