snopes.com Update: 17 January 2015

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snopes.com Update: 17 January 2015 Hello again from snopes, where we shed light on the wild tales you've heard! This e-mail gives information about new articles recently added to the snopes.com web site and provides pointers to older pieces about rumors and hoaxes still wandering into everyone's inboxes. If after this update you are left wondering about something newly arrived in your inbox, our search engine stands ready to assist you. Bookmark that URL — it's a keeper! And now to the legends, the mayhem, and the misinformation!   New Articles: Water Works Rumor: Dihydrogen monoxide is a dangerous chemical that should be banned.   Cross Purposes Rumor: American Atheists are opposing the incorporation of the Ground Zero Cross in the September 11 museum.   A Woman's Plaice Rumor: A woman sews shrimp into living room curtains to get even with her straying partner.   Burqa'a Law Rumor: Dearborn, Michigan, has become the first U.S. city to implement Sharia law.   Caliph-ain't Rumor: Several European and Americans cities are home to designated Islamic 'no-go zones' where Sharia law rules.   Good Grief Rumor: Sarah Palin confused "Charlie Hebdo" with "Charlie Brown" during an appearance on Fox News.   Crocobile Rumor: More than 60 people died in Mozambique because they consumed beer that was poisoned with crocodile bile.   Taken My Guns Rumor: Action star Liam Neeson is a gun control advocate.   Just Flip It Rumor: Amazing photograph captures a college football pre-game coin toss.   Bible Thumper Rumor: Video shows a pastor bragging about punching a child for "not taking the Lord serious."   Do You Want to Know a Cicret? The Cicret bracelet and app can project your smartphone onto your arm.   Dog Gone Rumor: The son of former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee once wantonly killed a dog.   The Ghost Boy News: Martin Pistorius spent twelve years of his life in a coma but was actually conscious most of that time.   McOwned Rumor: Former FBI Agent K. Dee McCown published an 'epic' open letter to Attorney General Eric Holder.   The $50 Porsche Urban legend as prank: Australian ad purportedly offers a cheap Porsche put up for sale as revenge by a jilted wife.   Capri Cocaine Rumor: The FDA has found cocaine in thousands of Capri Sun fruit drink pouches.   Can Can Hail Rumor: A letter from a school requested students bring canned goods to throw at violent intruders.   Bad Seed Rumor: Apple seeds contain a harmful cyanide compound.   A German's View on Islam Rumor: Holocaust survivor Dr. Emanuel Tanay penned an essay about the dangers of Islam.   Unsure Cure Rumor: Researchers at Stanford University have found a cure for Alzheimer's disease.   Blues Druthers Rumor: A specific date in January is statistically the most depressing day of the year.   Married with 69 Children Rumor: A photograph shows Valentina Vassilyeva and her 69 children.   Call to Scare Rumor: Duke University has announced the introduction of a weekly call to prayer for Muslim students on Friday afternoons.   Flight Briefing Rumor: Photographs show a USAF airman marshaling a jet in a non-standard, revealing outfit.   A Mother's Healing Touch Rumor: A newborn child declared dead revived after being placed on his mother's chest.   Cashin' Carry Rumor: It is illegal in the U.S. to carry $10,000 or more in cash.   Michelle Obama: The First Woman? Rumor: Mitt Romney said that Michelle Obama should be called the 'First Woman' rather than the 'First Lady.'   Pulled Pork Rumor: Chipotle Mexican Grill removed pork from their restaurant menus in order to appease Muslim customers.   Four Things About King Rumor: Article details 'Four things you didn't know' about civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.   Baby Boom Rumor: A 600-pound Australian woman gave birth to a 40-pound baby.   Heaven Dissent Rumor: Alex Malarkey, protagonist of the book The Boy Who Came Back from Heaven, has admitted that he fabricated the claim that he visited Heaven.   Basketbull Rumor: The IOC has announced that 3-on-3 basketball will be an official sport at the 2016 Olympics.   Groupie Portrait Rumor: Photograph shows a combined above-water and underwater group selfie.   Admin Stuff: View the latest edition of the snopes.com newsletter online. 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