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Daily Snopes
(Updated daily ) A collection of odd news stories from various sources.
Trunk Line
(13 October 2008 ) Photographs purportedly show a tree in India with a trunk that naturally grows animal-shaped figures.
Funny Money
(12 October 2008 ) E-mail questions how Barack and Michelle Obama paid for their educations and their Chicag home.
What Does Obama Read?
(10 October 2008 ) Photograph shows Barack Obama carrying the book 'The Post-American World'?
Joe Biden's Debts
(9 October 2008 ) Update to e-mail about Joe Biden's unpaid campaign debts.
Bruce Delburg Appeal
(9 October 2008 ) Help a cancer-stricken infant by forwarding a text message?
Bad Review
(9 October 2008 ) Has the editor of the conservative National Review endorsed Barack Obama for president?
In-N-Out 60th Anniversary
(8 October 2008 ) Will the In-N-Out hamburger chain be offering price rollbacks as part of a 60th anniversary promotion?
All Dogs Go to Heaven
(8 October 2008 ) Photographs document a church sign debate over whether dogs go to heaven?
Dollar Signs
(7 October 2008 ) E-mail warns that the receipt of special "closed" signs by Bank of America signals U.S. banks will soon be shut down by the government for one week.
Warrant Officers
(6 October 2008 ) New voting scare - voters with outstanding warrants or unpaid parking tickets face arrest by undercover officers stationed at polling places.
Loan Arranger
(5 October 2008 ) Did Barack Obama file a lawsuit to require banks to "make loans to poor people"?
Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act
(4 October 2008 ) Update on the status of a Congressional bill to require insurance companies to cover a minimum 48-hour hospital stay for patients undergoing mastectomies.
Credit Canard
(3 October 2008 ) Newspaper article from 1999 warns about potential troubles with Fannie Mae.
Flint and Tinder
(3 October 2008 ) E-rumor claims Detroit-area gang initiates are planning to shoot a woman in the head at a gas station in Genesee County.
Katie Couric Interview
(2 October 2008 ) Does an e-mailed transcript reproduce portion of a Katie Couric interview with Sarah Palin?
Spare Ribs
(1 October 2008 ) Photographs purportedly show a woman who had ribs removed to achieve a slender waistline.
Health Care
(30 September 2008 ) Caution about health issues associated with the Obama-Biden ticket.
Foul Poll
(29 September 2008 ) Venerable baseball rumor claims a lawsuit brought by an injured fan revealed that an umpire blew an important call in a 1908 baseball game.
Senior Moment
(28 September 2008 ) E-mail credits John McCain with a clever put-down of a student who claimed the older generation can't understand the current one.
We Deserve It Dividend
(27 September 2008 ) Tongue-in-cheek reaction to the U.S. government's $85 billion bailout of AIG.
Post Turtle
(26 September 2008 ) Recurring political joke describes various prominent politicians as "post turtles."
FDIC You
(25 September 2008 ) Rumors about the FDIC and insured bank deposits.
Re-Enlistment Ceremony
(24 September 2008 ) Photographs show a mass re-enlistment ceremony held in Iraq on the Fourth of July.
Passive Electioneering
(23 September 2008 ) E-mail warns that U.S. election boards will be enforcing rules against passive electioneering on Election Day 2008.
Heart to Heart
(23 September 2008 ) Letter purportedly written by Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart castigates John McCain for using their "Barracuda" as a campaign song.
Macon Trouble
(22 September 2008 ) E-mail warns that gang initiates in Macon, Georgia, must shoot a white female at the Macon Mall.
Alaska Rally
(21 September 2008 ) Photographs shows women at an anti-Palin rally held in Anchorage, Alaska.
Harvey Milk Day
(19 September 2008 ) A bill passed by the California legislature seeks to designate May 22 as Harvey Milk Day.
Ticket Exchange
(18 September 2008 ) Is Joe Biden planning to step down from the vice-presidential slot on the Democratic ticket in favor of Hillary Clinton?
Dolphin Rings
(18 September 2008 ) Video shows dolphins creating and playing with bubble rings.
Bakken Formation
(17 September 2008 ) E-mail provides information about untapped oil reserves in the Bakken Formation.
Why English Teachers Die Young
(16 September 2008 ) List presents humorously bad analogies and metaphors said to be taken from high school essays.
Who's Your Daddy?
(15 September 2008 ) Video purportedly tells the story of a young black man who fathered Bristol Palin's child.
Obama Video Virus Lure
(14 September 2008 ) Computer virus e-mail lure offers link to X-rated video clip purportedly featuring Barack Obama.
The Five Million Dollar Man
(13 September 2008 ) Did John McCain say he would define the income level that divides the middle class from the rich as $5 million?
Kevin Carter
(12 September 2008 ) The poignant story behind Kevin Carter's 1994 Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph.
Sambo
(11 September 2008 ) Controversial remark purportedly uttered by Alaska governor Sarah Palin.
Guns and Church
(11 September 2008 ) Editorial about Barack Obama attributed to musician Charlie Daniels.
Obama Will Lose
(11 September 2008 ) Editorial about why Barack Obama will lose the election attributed to TV personality Hugh Downs.
Wright Wing
(11 September 2008 ) Remarks about the Rev. Jeremiah Wright attributed to comedian Bill Cosby.
FBI ATM cards
(10 September 2008 ) Meta-scam: E-mails claim the FBI is offering "ATM Cards" to help victims recover money from Nigerian scammers.
Carol McCain
(10 September 2008 ) Article recounts details of Senator John McCain's divorce from his first wife, Carol.
Etihad A340 Accident
(9 September 2008 ) Photographs show an an Airbus A340 that crashed into a wall during engine testing after technicians overrode a safety feature?
Quote, Unquote
(8 September 2008 ) E-mail purportedly reproduces quotes from Sarah Palin news interviews.
Banned Books
(8 September 2008 ) List catalogs books banned from the Wasilla, Alaska, public library by Mayor Sarah Palin?
Why Women Should Vote
(7 September 2008 ) Article relates the plight of suffragists who were arrested for picketing the White House in 1917.
Miley Cyrus
(6 September 2006 ) Yet another celebrity death hoax: Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus.
Letters from Alaska
(5 September 2008 ) Letters written by Alaskans offer viewpoints of Alaska governor and vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin.
The Family Way
(5 September 2008 ) Impersonation scam: Telephone caller pretends to be family member in urgent need of money.
Obama Tidal Wave
(4 September 2008 ) E-mail purportedly written by a Billy Graham associate offers an assessment of Barack Obama's political record.
Call to Arms
(3 September 2008 ) Photograph shows Alaska governor Sarah Palin posing in a U.S. flag bikini while holding a rifle. Is it real?
Jesus in the Clouds
(2 September 2008 ) Photograph snapped during a Korean War bombing raid shows an image of Jesus in the clouds?
Crime Ring
(1 September 2008 ) E-rumor says that criminals at gas stations are handing out key rings with transmitters that enable them to track potential burglary or carjacking victims.
Mugabe Mansion
(31 August 2008 ) Mystery solved: The origins of the purported photographs of Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe's mansion.
On Guard
(29 August 2008 ) Crook posing as security guard places 'OUT OF ORDER' sign on bank's night depository and collects depositors' money himself.
Pimple Ball Dog Toy Warning
(28 August 2008 ) Four Paws withdraws a "pimple ball" dog toy from the market following reports of injuries to dogs.
The Front Fell Off
(27 August 2008 ) Video clip shows an Australian politician being interviewed about an oil tanker spill?
Google Workplace
(26 August 2008 ) Photographs show amenities provided to employees at the offices of Google.
Plain Speaking
(25 August 2008 ) Collection of anecdotes illustrates the honesty of President Harry S. Truman.
The Rabbit Test
(24 August 2008 ) Why does the phrase "the rabbit died" signify that a woman is pregnant?
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