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  Daily Snopes   (Updated daily)

A collection of odd news stories from various sources.

  The Fair Shake   (22 December 2009)

Crime legend: After the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, a car thief was found crushed to death under a collapsed freeway overpass in the vehicle he'd stolen.

  FDIC You Later   (21 December 2009)

Rumor claims Bank of America will be dropping all FDIC coverage on interest-bearing accounts at the end of 2009.

  The Biggest Christmas Tree   (20 December 2009)

Photograph purportedly shows "the world's largest Christmas tree display."

  Jacob Hadcock   (18 December 2009)

E-mailed plea requests Christmas cards for a four-year-old boy said to be dying from leukemia.

  Christmas Wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery   (17 December 2009)

Photograph shows Christmas wreaths laid at headstones in Arlington National Cemetery.

  The Greatest Christmas Decoration Ever!   (16 December 2009)

Holiday display depicts a homeowner trapped by a fallen ladder while installing Christmas decorations.

  Facebook Indexing   (15 December 2009)

Warning claims that Facebook now allows all of your private information to be automatically indexed by search engines.

  Prayer Day   (15 December 2009)

Photograph purportedly shows President Obama taking part in an "Islamic Prayer Day" observance at the White House.

  Nathan Elfrink   (14 December 2009)

Christmas cards are requested for a 7-year-old boy with terminal cancer.

  National Gang Week   (13 December 2009)

Warning cautions that gangs are using bloody car seats to lure female motorists out of their vehicles as part of a "National Gang Week" activity.

  Hacker Warning   (12 December 2009)

New variant of a warning that opening an e-mail message from a particular sender will provide a hacker access to your e-mail account.

  Hold That Tiger   (11 December 2009)

Did the Rev. Al Sharpton chide Tiger Woods for a lack of racial diversity in the mistresses he chose?

  28th Amendment   (11 December 2009)

Proposed constitutional amendment seeks to require that laws apply equally to U.S. citizens and members of Congress?

  Political Podiatry   (10 December 2009)

About a mayoral election won by a foot powder.

  House Cleaning   (9 December 2009)

Readers question whether all the seats in the U.S. House of Representatives will really be up for election in 2010.

  Mayhem Eggsacted   (8 December 2009)

Crime warning cautions that robbers are flinging eggs at cars to impair drivers' vision and force them to stop.

  Left-Handed Salute   (7 December 2009)

Photograph purportedly shows Barack and Michelle Obama saluting the U.S. flag with their left hands.

  Flight 297   (5 December 2009)

Account describes a purported "dry run" by Muslim terrorists on an AirTran flight.

  Harold Estes   (4 December 2009)

Letter purportedly written by nonagenarian Navy veteran criticizes President Obama.

  Let's Say Thanks   (3 December 2009)

The Xerox web site LetsSayThanks.com allows the public to send free personalized postcards to U.S. troops serving overseas.

  The 12 Days of Whataburger   (2 December 2009)

The "12 Days of Whataburger" coupon promotion has returned for 2009.

  Blowing Hard   (2 December 2009)

Do restroom hand dryers spread disease by blowing germs and bacteria around?

  CDC Vaccination Profile   (1 December 2009)

Phishing lure directs recipients to create a "Personal H1N1 Vaccination Profile" with the CDC.

  Cap and Trade Energy Bill   (1 December 2009)

Does a 'Cap and Trade energy bill' require that all existing properties must meet new energy standards before they can be sold?

  Lucky Coyote   (30 November 2009)

Photographs purportedly show a coyote that survived an eight-hour trip wedged behind a car bumper.

  Greyhound Park Closure   (29 November 2009)

Alert warns that dogs not adopted after the closure of the Dairyland Greyhound Park will be euthanized.

  Pink Glove Dance   (27 November 2009)

Is Medline donating money to breast cancer-related charities in conjunction with a 'Pink Glove' promotion?

  Happy Eid al-Adha   (26 November 2009)

A Thanksgiving advertising circular issued by Best Buy wishes readers a "Happy Eid al-Adha."

  Fort Hood Visit   (25 November 2009)

Photograph shows former president George W. Bush and Laura Bush visiting a soldier wounded in the Fort Hood shootings.

  Cactus Courageous   (25 August 2009)

Saguaro revenge: A man is killed by the cactus he shot.

  Let's Talk Turkey   (24 November 2009)

Clueless cooks in the process of committing Thanksgiving mayhem call turkey hotlines.

  Bull Ship   (23 November 2009)

Photographs purportedly show a bull being transported in an automobile.

  Red Robin Coupon   (22 November 2009)

Can an Internet-distributed coupon be redeemed at Red Robin restaurants for a free hamburger and sundae?

  Team Project   (20 November 2009)

Was accused Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan 'an advisor to the Obama Homeland Security team'?

  Cleaning for a Reason   (19 November 2009)

Non-profit offers free cleaning services to women undergoing treatment for cancer.

  Eiffel Tower Suicide   (18 November 2009)

Photograph purportedly shows a suicide victim stepping off the Eiffel Tower just before plunging to his death.

  Veterans Day   (17 November 2009)

Photograph shows President Obama during a 2009 Veterans Day ceremony?

  Bagged Bag   (16 November 2009)

Is the Zara fashion chain selling handbags adorned with swastikas?

  Holiday Mail for Heroes   (15 November 2009)

How Americans can send holiday cards to service members and veterans through the "Holiday Mail for Heroes" program.

  Civic Duty   (15 November 2009)

Purported Honda commercial advises customers to switch to hybrid cars because it will mean 'less money for terror.'

  Bertolli Olive Oil Coupon   (13 November 2009)

Is an Internet-circulated coupon redeemable for a free bottle of Bertolli Olive Oil?

  Valentin's Appeal   (12 November 2009)

Russian scammer's annual message appeals for money to help a struggling single mother and her daughter.

  John Gebhardt   (11 November 2009)

Photograph shows a U.S. airman comforting an injured Iraqi child.

  Upper Case   (10 November 2009)

Has a federal judge ordered Barack Obama to prove his eligibility for the presidency in court on 26 January 2010?

  The Tipping Point   (9 November 2009)

Did Oprah Winfrey tell her audience that restaurant patrons need not tip their servers more than 10 percent?

  Fantastic Music Machine   (8 November 2009)

Video clip purportedly shows a music-playing "farm machine" built at the University of Iowa.

  Free Meals for Veterans   (7 November 2009)

Restaurant chains are offering free meals to U.S. military personnel in conjunction with Veterans Day.

  20/20 Revision   (6 November 2009)

Was ABC News' 20/20 co-anchor John Stossel fired for trying to air a piece critical of health care reform?

  Foxumentary   (5 November 2009)

What happened to the FOX News documentary on Barack Obama?

  Noah Biorkman   (4 November 2009)

Noah Biorkman, a 5-year-old boy battling cancer, wants to receive Christmas cards.

  HR 615   (4 November 2009)

Would a House bill require members of Congress to participate in a public health care plan?

  A House Diverted   (3 November 2009)

Photograph shows representatives playing solitaire on their laptop computers during a legislative session.

  Signed and Dated   (2 November 2009)

Do influenza outbreaks of recent years correspond to Chinese astrological symbols?

  Albino Moose   (1 November 2009)

Photographs capture images of white-coated moose.

  Preventing Swine Flu   (31 October 2009)

E-mailed list offers tips for avoiding contracting the swine flu.

  On Your Hands   (30 October 2009)

Essay by J.D. Pendry criticizes foreign policy stances of Democratic politicians.

  FDIC: Notice of Bank Failure   (29 October 2009)

Fraudulent e-mail purports to be an FDIC notice about accounts in failed banks.

  $1 Real Chicken Deal   (29 October 2009)

Boston Market is offering coupons good for a $1 chicken meal.

  Komen Get It   (28 October 2009)

Will cellular providers donate $1 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure every time a particular text message is sent?

  Phone Home   (27 October 2009)

Does an Obama administration program provide free cell phones and cellular service to welfare recipients?

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