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Chain Emails and Junk Messages of Cyberspace

by Jeremy Yip in Issues, December 8, 2011
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Junk systems in our email programs just do not do the job very well. Countless times, we find spam, whether it be advertisements, or scams. Chain letters are on a whole different level – people forward messages to others, of which the gullible ones of that group continue the trend. How does all of this happen?

Magneto Boy

by tonyleather in Paranormal, May 15, 2011
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We all enjoyed booing the electric villain in the X-men movies, but a recent story wants us to believe that a young east European boy is the real thing, in a younger form? Make up your own mind here.

Do You Still Think Fake Celebrity Deaths are Funny?

by thestickman in People, March 1, 2011
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I’m not a big fan of "spoof" or "fake celebrity deaths" and other humor of that genre. Falsely reporting a celebrity as being dead really should be considered a crime.

Stupid Criminals, Child Dies Aiding Parent in a Crime

by Brenda Nelson in Folklore, February 26, 2011
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This is an article explaining how urban myths and legends get started. See if you pay attention.

Fake/true Urban Legends

by CheeselogThePhilosopher in Holidays, December 9, 2010
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Ever wondered if that saying your parents always tell you is true? Find out here!

Common Crimes

by ismael in Crime, January 21, 2010
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The most common crimes committed against organizations are:
Espionage – when you get information without authorization;
Violation of permit – when using the authorization of another person for purposes unknown;

Scientists Behaving Badly: Hoaxes, Scams and Pranks

by Francesca Fiore in History, October 23, 2009
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What do men and women of science do to amuse themselves, get even with rivals or prove a point? Read these true tales of scientific hoaxes to find out.

The Loch Ness Monster: Does It Exist?

by Frosty Johnson in Folklore, September 15, 2009
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An essay on the legend of the Loch Ness monster.

10 Things You Might Not Know About April Fools Day

by Captain Wowsplat in Holidays, March 31, 2009
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Happy Hoaxing!

Four Interesting Discovery Hoaxes

by Safa Allen in Folklore, March 25, 2009
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A list of four interesting discovery hoaxes.

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