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Lovenstein Institute IQ Report
In July 2001 an e-mail began to circulate claiming that the Lovenstein Institute, a think-tank based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, had conducted research into the IQ of all the Presidents of the past 50 years and concluded that George W. Bush ranked at the bottom, with an IQ of only 91.…
Microsoft Buys the Catholic Church
Type: Internet hoax. Summary: Fake press release claimed that Microsoft was purchasing the Roman Catholic Church. In 1994 a press release (see below) began circulating around the internet, primarily via email. It claimed that Microsoft had bought the Catholic church. The press release, which bore a Vatican City dateline, noted…
Neiman Marcus Cookie Recipe
Type: Anti-corporate rumor. Summary: Despite a persistent rumor to the contrary, Neiman Marcus has never sold a cookie recipe for $250. URBAN LEGEND HAIKU Recipe was good, But it cost me too much dough. And now I am broke. (by AB) That’s a good cookie. I’ll get that Neiman Marcus.…
Satellite Medical Exam
Type: Scam. Summary: Victims are convinced to pose outside so that a satellite camera can diagnose their medical condition. During the past three decades the resolution of satellite-based cameras has greatly increased, and satellite imagery has grown in importance for the work of both businesses and governments. Nevertheless, satellites remain…
Tourist Guy
Type: Hoax Photo. Summary: A photograph purported to show a tourist standing on the observation deck of the World Trade Center, seconds before it was struck by a plane. Soon after September 11, 2001, a sensational photo began circulating via email. It showed a tourist posing for a snapshot on…
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Lovenstein Institute IQ Report
In July 2001 an e-mail began to circulate claiming that the Lovenstein Institute, a think-tank based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, had conducted research into the IQ of all the Presidents of the past 50 years and concluded that George W. Bush ranked at the bottom, with an IQ of only 91.…
Microsoft Buys the Catholic Church
Type: Internet hoax. Summary: Fake press release claimed that Microsoft was purchasing the Roman Catholic Church. In 1994 a press release (see below) began circulating around the internet, primarily via email. It claimed that Microsoft had bought the Catholic church. The press release, which bore a Vatican City dateline, noted…
Neiman Marcus Cookie Recipe
Type: Anti-corporate rumor. Summary: Despite a persistent rumor to the contrary, Neiman Marcus has never sold a cookie recipe for $250. URBAN LEGEND HAIKU Recipe was good, But it cost me too much dough. And now I am broke. (by AB) That’s a good cookie. I’ll get that Neiman Marcus.…
Satellite Medical Exam
Type: Scam. Summary: Victims are convinced to pose outside so that a satellite camera can diagnose their medical condition. During the past three decades the resolution of satellite-based cameras has greatly increased, and satellite imagery has grown in importance for the work of both businesses and governments. Nevertheless, satellites remain…
Tourist Guy
Type: Hoax Photo. Summary: A photograph purported to show a tourist standing on the observation deck of the World Trade Center, seconds before it was struck by a plane. Soon after September 11, 2001, a sensational photo began circulating via email. It showed a tourist posing for a snapshot on…