Aspartame Hoax
Status: Hoax
The FDA has attested to the safety of Aspartame and if you check the scholarly studies listed at the following site http://www.aspartame.org/ you will not find any information showing significant problems with its use. |
Spider in the Toilet Hoax
Status: Hoax
There is no such animal as a South American Blush Spider. This, and all the "facts" in this article, are false. |
Roaches in the Tacos Hoax
Status: Hoax
This hoax involves the story of a woman who ate a chicken soft taco from Taco bell that had a pregnant roach in it,
The story goes on to say that they had to remove a couple a layers of her inner mouth to get all the roach eggs out.
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Credit Info Opt Out Hoax
Status: Hoax
You can find the truth about this hoax on The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse web site. |
OutBack Steakhouse Hoax 2
Status: Hoax
This particular rumor, with different variations, has been around the web for years. It alleges that urine was found in Outback Steakhouse's steak causing a woman to end up in intensive care.
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Fake Nostradamus Prophecies
Status: Hoax
This chain letter is full of fake prophecies that attempt to make it appear that Nostradamus predicted the events of 9/11. |
Missing at the WTC Picture Hoax
Status: Hoax
This photo is a fake. It started making the rounds after the disaster at the World Trade Center.It alleges to be of someone that was killed in the disaster but whose camera survived. |
Dunkin Donuts Warning
Status: Hoax
This message about the Dunkin Donuts boycott, started around the web after the events of September 11. |
Harry Potter Hoax
Status: Hoax
This hoax alleges that Harry Potter is the creation of a teacher who promotes witchcraft and Satanism and openly blasphemes Jesus and God as well as promoting sorcery.
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Walmart Flags Hoax
Status: Hoax
This rant shows a lack of understanding of corporate politics and budget management, and it is also wrong.
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Progesterex Warning
Status: Hoax
This warning about a date rape drug, Progesterex, is completely false. The drug does not exist. It was investigated by The University of Florida & no drug by that name was available anywhere.
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Hotmail My Account is Active Warning
Status: Hoax
This fake announcement sent to Hotmail users, is drawn up to look like it came from MSN. It alleges that if you don't pass this message to 15 other people, your account will be removed.
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Universal Legend Spoof
Status: Hoax
This humerous spoof hoax contains just about every urban legend and myth that you have ever seen, plus a few that you have not seen.
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Prophecy from a Folded $20
Status: Hoax
This hoax alleges that the new US $20.00 bill, when folded in a particular way, shows hidden pictures of the World Trade Center & Pentagon attacks.
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Boycott Tommy Hilfiger Hoax
Status: Hoax
This hoax alleges that while on the Oprah show, the famous designer Tommy Hilfiger, made racist remarks.
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McDonalds Beef Warning
Status: Hoax
In this message McDonalds is accused of using beef from outside the USA for their restaurants. McDonalds is actually exporting beef to South America, not importing it from there.
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Canola Oil Warning
Status: Hoax
This message alleges that canola oil is toxic to humans and other animals, causing
emphysema, respiratory distress, anemia, constipation, irritability, and blindness. |
Two-Way Mirrors Test
Status: Hoax
This message provides a "test" to determine if a mirror is a two way mirror or not. However, the test is incorrect.
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Having A Bad Day At Work
Status: Hoax
This photo, supposedly taken in Africa, shows the Golden Gate bridge in the background.
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CA-125 Blood Test Warning
Status: Hoax
The CA-125 blood test described there is promoted by the American Cancer Society as an inexpensive method of monitoring the response of patients with epithelial ovarian cancer. It is not promoted as a screening for cancer because of the large number of false positives and negatives.
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