• The Top 25: Most popular topics of the past week
• Definitions: Hoax, rumor, urban legend
• How to Submit: Contribute a suspected hoax / legend
New & Updated as of 07/26/10:
Speeding Ticket Frenzy in Georgia
Forwarded email warns that Georgia state troopers are about to launch a 'speeding ticket frenzy' in and around Atlanta, Georgia during which citations will be issued at the rate of one every 10 to 20 minutes to increase state revenues. (Added 07/26/10)
Anti-Obama Clothing Label (Photo)
Translated into English, the French portion of an American clothing label reads: "We are sorry that our president is an idiot. We did not vote for him." (Added 07/23/10)
H.R. 3590 - Income Tax on Employer-Provided Health Insurance
Forwarded email claims a provision of HR 3590 (Health Care Reform Bill) will require employees to pay additional income tax based on the value of employer-provided health insurance listed on W-2 forms. (Added 07/12/10)
Excerpts from a DC Airline Ticket Agent
Circulating via email, a collection of idiotic comments attributed to well-known U.S. politicians, their spouses, and their aides. (Added 07/06/10)
'Joys of Muslim Women' by Nonie Darwish
Forwarded article attributed to Egyptian-born Christian convert Nonie Darwish warns that radical Islamists aim to destroy western civilization by imposing Sharia law on the entire world. (Added 06/25/10)
Wayne Allyn Root on Obama's 'Marxist' Agenda
Forwarded op-ed piece attributed to libertarian politician Wayne Allyn Root accuses Barack Obama of "purposely overwhelming the U.S. economy to create systemic failure, economic crisis and social chaos." (Added 06/24/10)
Poisoned Perfume Terror Warning
Online rumors claim terrorists are sending out poisoned perfume samples via U.S. mail. (Updated 06/23/10)
No Flags at Obama Press Conference
Forwarded email featuring an image of Barack Obama holding a White House press conference with no American flags on display claims he is the first U.S. president to do so. (Added 06/18/10)
Justin Bieber Breaks Neck / Gets Syphilis / Dies
Online rumors claim all sorts of calamities have befallen teenage pop star Justin Bieber. (Added 06/15/10)
Russell Crowe Dies
Online rumors claim Australian actor Russell Crowe died after falling off a cliff in Austria. (Added 06/10/10)
Arizona Billboard vs. Illegal Immigrants
Forwarded image purports to show a billboard near Phoenix, Arizona inviting illegal immigrants to go to Los Angeles instead. (Added 06/09/10)
Giant Dog for Sale (Photo)
Viral email touts humongous dog for sale: "Owner cannot afford to feed him anymore, as there are no more thieves, murderers, rapists or molesters left in the neighborhood for him to eat..." (Added 06/08/10)
Eggs-on-Windshields Crime Warning
Emailed crime alert warns that criminals are using two new techniques to trick drivers into stopping their vehicles: throwing raw eggs at windshields and placing car seats with fake babies in them on roadsides. (Added 06/07/10)
R. Lee Ermey Death Notice
Forwarded email purports to announce the death of retired USMC Staff Sgt. and Full Metal Jacket actor R. Lee Ermey. (Added 06/04/10)
'I'm Tired' by Robert A. Hall
Forwarded text attributed to U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former Massachusetts state senator Robert A. Hall condemns the ideas and policies of President Obama and the "latte liberals" who voted for him. (Added 06/01/10)
Bottle Bombs
Forwarded email warns recipients to beware of "bottle bombs," homemade explosive devices consisting of water, Drano, and aluminum foil in a plastic bottle. (Added 05/29/10)
'Q72B381' Amber Alert
Recycled Facebook hoax claims a 3-year-old girl has been abducted by a man driving a grey car, license plate Q72B381, in Edmonton, KY. (Added 05/25/10)
Muslim Sign in Harwin Central Mall, Houston
A sign posted on the door of a shop in Houston's Harwin Central Mall says the store will be closed on September 11 to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Ali, purportedly a 9/11 terrorist. (Added 05/24/10)
'Illegal Super Highway' in AZ Sonoran Desert (Photos)
Emailed photos show mounds of trash and debris left behind in a "rest area" used by illegal immigrants crossing the border between Mexico and Arizona. (Added 05/21/10)
Humpback and Kayaker (Photo)
Emailed photo purports to show a man kayaking between the open jaws of a humpback whale breaching the waters of Sitka Sound, Alaska. (Added 05/19/10)
Mike LaBlue Prayer Request
Facebook postings request prayers on behalf of Ragley, LA resident "Mike LaBlue," who lost four children in a tragic house fire last week. (Added 05/19/10)
Free Doritos Coupons
Circulating via email, a PDF file purporting to contain six coupons issued by Frito Lay for free bags of Doritos tortilla chips. (Added 05/14/10)
Audrin King Prayer Request
Circulating on Facebook and Twitter, a prayer request for 2-year-old "Audrin King" (actually Audri Kate King), who has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. (Added 05/13/10)
State Sen. Sylvia Allen on New Arizona Immigration Law
Viral email attributed to Arizona State Senator Sylvia Allen defends the state's new immigration law, SB 1070. (Added 05/13/10)
Pro-Immigrant Protest Sign: 'We Will Shoot More Police in Arizona'
Viral image purports to show a sign carried by a protester during a May Day pro-immigration rally saying "Give Us Free Health Care, Jobs - No Taxes, House, Food, You Owe Us America! We Will Shoot More Police in Arizona Until We Get Free!" (Added 05/13/10)
Don Rickles Roasts Democrats
Circulating via email, a comedy bit attributed to Don Rickles roasting well-known Democrats Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, Barack Obama, and others. (Added 05/07/10)
Obama Cancels National Day of Prayer 2010
Rumor spreading on Facebook claims President Obama has canceled the annual National Day of Prayer for 2010 so as "not to offend anyone." (Updated 05/06/10)
Toxic Benzene in Cars
Forwarded email claims that car interiors contain toxic levels of cancer-causing benzene emitted by dashboards, car seats, and air fresheners. It recommends opening windows to expel trapped benzene gas before turning on the car air conditioner. (Updated 05/06/10)
