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Is Wasp Spray Better Than Pepper Spray?

An internet post (and email) claims that using wasp spray is a better alternative to using pepper spray. Is there any truth to this claim? Wasp spray could be used to thwart an attacker, but there is...

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Carmen Winstead Tale: “They Pushed Her”

A popular urban legend tells the story of Carmen Winstead, a 17-year old girl who died after being pushed down a sewer by a group of classmates. The story is not true. The urban legend can be traced...

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Photo of Spider in an Oreo Cookie. Real or Fake?

Spider photos are a darling of internet hoaxes. One recent image shows what appears to be a spider that was smashed into an Oreo Cookie during the manufacturing process. Is this image real or fake?...

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Are Hackers Posting “Visit the New Facebook” Links?

Have you seen a warning about a hacker posting links that say “Visit the New Facebook”? Today we’ll take a closer look at this warning. We have found no evidence that it’s real, though in general...

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Are Egg Whites a Remedy for Burns

A message circulating via email and social media claims that the use of egg whites on burns will reduce pain and prevent scarring. Is there any truth to this claim? This is a traditional homeopathic...

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Welcome to North Carolina Concealed Weapons Sign

A “Welcome to North Carolina” sign includes a warning about concealed weapons by its citizens. Is this sign real? It’s fake. Much like a recent “Welcome to Wisconsin” sign we discussed recently, it’s...

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Is Molly a Dangerous New Drug?

An online warning discusses a new drug known as Molly, which is supposedly a mixture of cocaine, crack, ecstasy, meth, and bath salt. Today we’ll take a look at this a little closer. Molly is a drug,...

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Did Magic Johnson Donate Blood?

A rumor floated around this weekend that HIV-positive Magic Johnson was photographed donating blood. The image is real, but Johnson was having blood drawn – not donating it. The image was passed around...

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Texting While Driving Billboard: Real or Hoax?

A billboard warns drivers of the dangers of texting while driving – and also encourages them to send a text for more info. Is this billboard real or fake? It’s fake. The image being circulated contains...

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Expired Cake Mix Warning

A warning claims that expired cake mix or pancake mix can be lethal. Today we’ll take a look at this warning. The warning is possible, but it is mostly an exaggeration of two isolated events. First,...

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Kim Kardashian’s Nigerian Tweet Was a Hoax

Kim Kardashian had some explaining to do after a fake tweet brought a firestorm her way. As it turns out, her “ape” tweet about Nigeria was a hoax. The tweet in question was merely a screenshot of a...

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Microwave Oven Dangers: Real or Hoax?

Microwave safety has been debated for decades. With the rise of the internet and social media, it is easier than ever for one side of the debate to promote their own slant on the issue. After seeing an...

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Snake Attacking Calf Photo: What Happens Next?

A photo being circulated on Facebook shows an image of a snake wrapped around a calf. Users are encouraged to type such comments as “cow” to see what happens next. So… what happens? It’s a hoax....

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Are Cell Phone Numbers Going Public?

A rumor on the internet claims that cell phones are “going public” and will soon be hounded by telemarketers. Today we’ll take a closer look at this rumor. The warning about cell phones released to...

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Real or Hoax: Let Jesus Take the Wheel Day

A Facebook event with over 8000 users slated to “attend” cites March 31, 2013 as “Let Jesus Take the Wheel Day.” Is this real or fake? It’s a hoax, created as a satirical experiment. Let’s take a look...

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Real or Hoax: New Facebook Virus Warning

A message warns of 4 new virus attacks on Facebook. Today we’ll take a closer look at this warning and if it has any validity. Two of these warnings are mostly outdated while two of them are still...

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Fake MTV Facebook Page Promises Donations for Gandee in Exchange for Likes

Only a day after the tragic death of reality star Shain Gandee, a fake Facebook page has cropped up – falsely claiming to be from MTV – and promising to donate money toward Gandee’s funeral in exchange...

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Photo of Sexy Girl on Train Tracks: What Happens Next?

An image shows a sexy girl sitting on railroad tracks with a nearby approaching train. Users are prompted to share the photo and comment “stop” to see what happens next. So, what happens? It’s a hoax....

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Real or Hoax: Photo of Obama Kissing David Cameron

An image is circulating which shows President Obama engaged in a kiss and embrace with another man. What’s up with this photo? It’s not real. The image dates back to 2011 and was circulated on...

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The Crying Chief Raoni Photo

An image being circulated claims to show Raoni Metuktire, also known as Chief Raoni of the Kayapo people, crying at the approval of a dam which would be a “death sentence for all the tribes in the...

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