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Urban legends, Internet hoaxes and rumors about former U.S. vice-president Al Gore

Al Gore Airlifted Katrina Victims out of New Orleans

Email flier credits former vice-president Al Gore with arranging the airlift evacuation of more than 140 hospital patients from New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Al Gore's Favorite Bible Verse: John 16:3

According to this forwarded email, presidential candidate Al Gore declared that his favorite Bible verse is John 16:3.

Al Gore vs. Christianity

Alleged quotation from a book written by Al Gore derides Christians as "a blight on the environment."

A Horse Thief by Another Name: Chadsworth Gore

Email euphemistically summarizes the life and times of 'Chadsworth Gore,' supposedly the great-great uncle of former Vice President Al Gore and a horse thief and train robber to boot (see also: Gunther Gore).

Prominent Democrats Born 9 Months After Roswell Incident

Forwarded email names several prominent Democrats (including former vice-president Al Gore) supposedly born nine months after the 'Roswell incident' in 1947.

A Tale of Two Houses - Gore vs. Bush

Email flier compares the eco-friendliness of Al Gore's Nashville, Tennessee mansion to that of President George W. Bush's ranch in Crawford, Texas.

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