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MONDEX: Mark of the Beast?
Forwarded slide show claims microchips used in Mondex 'smartcards' are now being implanted in people's hands or foreheads and constitute 'the Mark of the Beast' prophesied in the Book of Revelation.
The Difference Between Obama and Romney
Juxtaposed images purport to contrast President Barack Obama, 'man of the people,' with Mitt Romney, 'man of wealth and privilege.'
Barack Obama 'Praying at a Mosque'
Emailed image purports to show President Obama kneeling at a 'mosque prayer session' on the White House grounds in Washington, DC.
'Welcome to Kenya, Birthplace of Barack Obama'
HOAX: Circulating via email, a photo purporting to show a highway sign in Kenya that reads 'Welcome to Kenya, Birthplace of Barack Obama.'
FW: And they say FAT is ugly...
Viral images purport to show grotesquely thin fashion models in runway shows and posing for photographs.
Facebook Hoax: 14-Year-Old Boy Beaten or Shot by Stepfather
Viral wall posting claims that every time the message is shared or reposted, Facebook will donate 45 cents toward defraying the medical expenses of a 14-year-old boy 'beaten half dead' by his stepfather.
The Eye of God
NASA photo of the Helix Nebula taken by the Hubble Space Telescope has been labeled the 'Eye of God' by frequent forwarders.
Picture of a Raccoon Holding a Cat
Did you lose a cat? Viral image purports to show a raccoon standing on its hind legs holding a kitten or cat in its paws.
New Air Force One Tail Number
In an emailed photo of Air Force One, the military plane used by President Barack Obama, the tail number has been changed to a racist epithet.
Rainbow Owl
Viral image purports to show a specimen of the rare 'Rainbow Owl," purportedly a native of the western United States and China.
Maggots in Oreos
Emailed photos purport to show an infestation of maggots or insect eggs in the cream filling of a Chinese-made Oreo cookie.
Hercules, World's Biggest Dog
Emailed photo of a gargantuan dog named Hercules, purportedly the Guinness Record holder for World's Biggest Dog.
Man-Eating Catfish of Furong Reservoir
Internet photos purport to show a giant, man-eating catfish caught in the Furong Reservoir in Huadu, China.
Barack and Michelle Obama's Left-Handed Flag Salute
Viral image appears to show Barack and Michelle Obama saluting the flag by placing their left hands (instead of their right) over their hearts.
5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays, 5 Sundays in July 2011
'Money Bags' Internet chain letter claims that July 2011 will have 5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays, and 5 Sundays, a configuration that supposedly only occurs once every 823 years.
Photo Taken 1/2 Second Before Tsunami Hit Sumatra?
Viral image purports to show a massive tsunami wave about to engulf a residential neighborhood on the island of Sumatra.
13 Tales Best Told After Dark
Scary stories and urban legends: It's the witching hour on a dark, moonless night. You're huddled with friends around a campfire in the woods far from town, taking turns telling tales. Someone in the shadows clears his throat and begins to speak: 'Did you hear the one about...'
Facebook Donations for Infant Burn Victim
Social media postings claim Facebook will donate $3 for every share to help defray the medical expenses of an infant burn victim.
Don't Pump Gas on April 15, 2012
Gas Boycott: Recycled chain letter now circulating via social media urges users not to pump gas on April 15th, 2012 to 'put a dent in the Middle Eastern oil industry.'
Rick Santorum on Gay Pornography?
Public quote attributed to Republican presidential primary candidate Rick Santorum says he will ban gay pornography, the only issue he sees 'eye to eye on with the Taliban.'
Obama Pranked by Ron Paul Supporter?
Viral image purports to show Barack Obama posing for a photo with an unidentified gentleman with 'Vote Ron Paul' written on the back of his hand.
Romney Family 'Money' Picture
Viral image purports to show presidential candidate Mitt Romney and family wearing T-shirts that spell out the word 'MONEY.'
Harrisburg Tornado Picture
Circulating via Facebook, a recycled image purports to show a tornado that struck Harrisburg, Illinois on Feb. 29, 2012.
Brown Recluse Spider Bite Pictures
Brown Recluse Bite? Emailed pictures purport to show the progressive deterioration of a necrotic wound caused by the bite of a poisonous brown recluse spider.
Mars Close to Earth on August 27
Mars as big as the moon on August 27, 2011? Recycled email hoax claims August 27 will bring the closest encounter between Mars and Earth in recorded history. Unfortunately, this 'once in a lifetime event' already came and went in 2003.