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Facebook 'Greatest Gift' Group

Written by: David Mikkelson

May 19, 2010

The Facebook group 'Becoming a father or mother was the greatest gift of my life' was not create ...

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Fresno Terrorism Threat: Women in Burqas Buying Cell Phones

Written by: David Mikkelson

April 28, 2010

Grossly exaggerated version of an anti-terrorism presentation warns about women in burqas buying ...

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Earthquake Myths

Written by: Barbara Mikkelson

April 17, 2010

Some people regard hot and dry weather as "earthquake weather," a supposed precursor to a large ...

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Is the Word 'Posh' a Shortening of 'Port Out, Starboard Home'?

Written by: Snopes Staff Barbara Mikkelson

April 14, 2010

"Posh" is a word now best understood as a descriptor of something elegant or stylishly luxurious.

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The rumor that the U.S. tax system is voluntary to earners is refuted by the IRS.

Is Payment of Income Taxes Voluntary?

Written by: David Mikkelson

April 14, 2010

Payment of income taxes is mandatory; only the calculation of taxes owed is voluntary.

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Does 'Dhimmitude' Exempt Muslims from Obamacare Requirements?

Written by: David Mikkelson

April 13, 2010

The word "Dhimmitude"has no application to U.S. health care legislation.

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Did Barack and Michelle Obama Lose Their Law Licenses?

Written by: David Mikkelson

April 8, 2010

Rumor holds that the Obamas 'surrendered' their law licenses to avoid pending disciplinary actions.

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Will 'Obamacare' Legislation Implant U.S. Residents with Microchips?

Written by: David Mikkelson

April 5, 2010

The claim alleges that health care reform legislation passed in 2010 would require people be imp ...

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Walmart Immigration Raids

Written by: David Mikkelson

March 10, 2010

Has WalMart authorized U.S. law enforcement to enter their stores and arrest any illegal immigra ...

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Does a Wrecking Ball Smash a Van in This Video?

Written by: David Mikkelson

March 9, 2010

A video showing a wrecking ball smashing into a passing van is very convincing.

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'Boy Shot by Stepfather' Appeal

Written by: Barbara Mikkelson

Feb. 24, 2010

Old hoax holds that a every time a particular message is shared, a company will donate money tow ...

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'Boy Shot by Stepfather' Appeal

Written by: Snopes Staff

Feb. 24, 2010

Old hoax holds that a every time a particular message is shared, a company will donate money tow ...

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This is not JFK with Marilyn Monroe

JFK and Marilyn Monroe Photographed Together?

Written by: David Mikkelson

Feb. 21, 2010

Rumor: Photograph shows John F. Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe sharing an intimate moment.

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Is Lady Gaga a Hermaphrodite?

Written by: Barbara Mikkelson

Jan. 28, 2010

"You know, there also is this strange rumor that you're part man and part woman."

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Did Activists Go Missing After Declaring 'War on Leather' at a Motorcycle Rally?

Written by: David Mikkelson

Jan. 24, 2010

"Motorcycle gangs are one of the biggest abusers of wearing leather, and we decided it was high ...

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Looking up the etymology of phat

Etymology of 'Phat'

Written by: Barbara Mikkelson David Mikkelson

Jan. 17, 2010

Does "phat" come from an acronym formed from "Pretty Hot And Tempting"?

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Does Club Soda Kill Fire Ants?

Written by: Barbara Mikkelson

Dec. 29, 2009

The carbon dioxide found in club soda will reportedly suffocate a mound of fire ants.

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Did President Obama Cancel the National Day of Prayer?

Written by: David Mikkelson

Dec. 13, 2009

President Obama did not eliminate the National Day of Prayer or pray with Muslims on Capitol Hil ...

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The 28th Amendment

Written by: David Mikkelson

Dec. 10, 2009

Does a proposed constitutional amendment seek to require that laws apply equally to U.S. citizen ...

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National Gang Week — Bloody Car Seats

Written by: David Mikkelson

Dec. 9, 2009

Gangs are not using bloody car seats to lure female motorists out of their vehicles as part of a ...

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