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Roach Eggs on Envelopes Hoax
This story was first published on May 11, 2004
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 21, 2018
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Did Manmohan Singh Get First Place in ’50 Photos of Loyal Person In the World’?
Image: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza (P112409PS-0434) [Public domain] According to a message that is circulating via social media, former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh has earned first place in ’50 Photos of Loyal Person In the World’…
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 21, 2018
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Roach Eggs on Envelopes Hoax
This story was first published on May 11, 2004
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 21, 2018
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Fake Pothole Speed Control Device Photographs
This story was first published on June 6, 2008
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 21, 2018
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Product Barcode Country Identification
This story was first published on November 18, 2008
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 20, 2018
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Does Drinking Water at Certain Times Of The Day Maximize Its Health Benefits?
This story was first published on May 18, 2013
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 19, 2018
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‘Trump Suffering from a Stroke’ Virus Hoax
According to a message that circulates via WhatsApp, SMS, and social media websites, opening a picture of Donald Trump suffering from a stroke will destroy all of the information on your phone and computer.
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 17, 2018
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Hoax-Slayer · English · May 16, 2018
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False Claim – Colour of Squares on Tubes Denotes Chemical Content
This story was first published on March 4, 2013
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 16, 2018
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Waterfall Head Island Picture
This beautiful, albeit clearly photoshopped, image circulates via social media websites, blogs, and online forums. It is usually touted as an example of “beautiful nature”, “our wonderful world” or similar.
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 15, 2018
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Fake Maersk Line Shipping Documents Email Links to Malware
This email, which purports to be from container shipping company Maersk Line, claims that you can open an attached file to view original shipping documents supposedly related to a consignment that is being shipped to you.
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 15, 2018
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The Faded Gingham Dress – Stanford University Origin Legend
This story was first published on September 24, 2009 This enduring and entertaining tale supposedly outlines the origins of California’s prestigious Stanford University.
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 15, 2018
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Bogus Health Warning – Scratch Card ‘Silver Nitro Oxide’ Coating Causes Skin Cancer
This story was first published on August 11, 2011
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 15, 2018
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Astronaut Carving on Salamanca Cathedral Wall
This story was first published on August 1, 2008
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 14, 2018
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Absurd Warning Claims That Monster Energy Drink Logo Hails Satan
This story was first published on February 15, 2012
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 11, 2018
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Hoax Message Claims Giant Ghatotkacha Skeleton Unearthed in India
This story was first published on October 13, 2014
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 10, 2018
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‘You Have Messages’ Email Survey Scams
Brief emails claiming that you have messages waiting and can click to view the notifications are currently hitting inboxes. Different versions of the emails, which claim to have been sent by a “delivery agent”, specify different numbers of messages that are…
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 10, 2018
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Does a Viral Image Depict a Monkey Saving a Puppy From An Explosion?
This story was first published on July 3, 2013
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 10, 2018
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Fake-News Report Claims That Ruins of Viking Trade Center Found in Western Australia
This story was first published on November 5, 2015 According to a report that has been making its way around the Internet since August 2015, archaeologists working in Western Australia have unearthed the remains of an 11th century Viking settlement.
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 8, 2018
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‘Big Big British National Lotto’ Advance Fee Scam
This message, which is distributed via email, claims that you have won £1,992,347 in the “Big Big British National Lotto”. Supposedly, your email address was chosen as a winner via a free ticket draw in a promotion designed to “encourage the use of Microsoft…
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 8, 2018
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