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New Year's Eve Archives

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911 Cheeseburger Call

Oct 17, 2023 | snopes.com | David Mikkelson

Woman calls police because a fast food outlet won't make a cheeseburger the way she wants it. NOTE: The following is a transcript of an audio file. Click here to listen to the original recording. Dispatcher: Sheriff's department, how can I help you? Woman: Yeah, I'm over here . . . I'm over here at Burger King right here in San Clemente.*Dispatcher: Uh-huh. Woman: Um, no, not San Clemente; I'm sorry, I live in San Clemente. I'm in Laguna Niguel, Ithink, that's where I'm at. Dispatcher: Uh-huh.
A German's View on Islam

Oct 16, 2023 | snopes.com | David Mikkelson

Holocaust survivor Dr. Emanuel Tanay penned an essay on the dangers of Islam. A German's View On Islam. Dr Emanuel Tanya. Is this a true publication?
Maggots In Reese's Cups

Oct 11, 2023 | snopes.com | David Mikkelson

Is a video showing a Reese's Peanut Butter Cups maggot infestation real?
Holiday Mail for Heroes

Sep 20, 2023 | snopes.com | David Mikkelson

Can Americans send holiday cards to service members and veterans through a Red Cross-sponsored program?
JDBGMGR.EXE Virus

Sep 12, 2023 | snopes.com | David Mikkelson

JDBGMGR.EXE. Hoax. I got this message about a virus that can produce lot of dammage [sic] to your computer. If you follow the instructions which are very easy, you would be able to "clean" your computer. Apparently the virus spreads through the adresses book . I got it, then may be I passed it to you too, sorry. The name of the virus is jdbgmgr.exe and is transmitted automatically through the Messanger and addresses book of the OUTLOOK.
Snow White Virus

Aug 18, 2023 | snopes.com | David Mikkelson

Information about the 'Snow White' worm.
Rosie O'Donnell Gets ISIS Tattoo for 'Freedom Fighters'

Aug 16, 2023 | snopes.com | David Mikkelson

Rumor: Television personality Rosie O'Donnell got an ISIS tattoo in support of the Islamic State's 'struggle against Western imperialism.' Television personality Rosie O'Donnell got an ISIS tattoo in support of the Islamic State's "struggle against Western imperialism." Is this true? Rosie O'Donnell Gets ISIS Tattoo for 'Freedom Fighters' On 20 April 2015, the web site The People's Cube published an article positing that comedian and television personality Rosie O'Donnell (late of The View)...
Were These Politicians Born 9 Months After the 1947 Roswell UFO Incident?

Aug 9, 2023 | snopes.com | David Mikkelson

Were several prominent politicians born nine months after the 1947 Roswell UFO incident?
Can WD-40 Really Do All That?

Jul 18, 2023 | snopes.com | David Mikkelson

Do 45 life hacks listed here, including deterring pigeons, really only require a can of WD-40?