Snopes

Information Outlook, Feb, 2005 by Carolyn J. Sosnowski

www.snopes.com

We have all been inundated with gossip and e-mails from well-meaning friends and colleagues describing how Mr. Rogers was a Navy Seal (false), that the ghost of a child appeared in a scene from Three Men and a Baby (also false), and that Van Halen did not want brown M&Ms in the backstage candy bowl (true). Each rumor is categorized and labeled as to its veracity (or lack thereof). Even if you haven't heard that chewing gum that is swallowed remains in the body for seven years (fortunately, not true), there are many interesting and goofy stories to read about and share (the true ones, that is).

By Carolyn J. Sosnowski, MLIS

Carolyn Sosnowski, MLIS, is an information specialist at SLA.