Story Created:
Oct 21, 2008 at 11:08 PM EDT
Story Updated:
Oct 22, 2008 at 10:56 AM EDT
UFOs, Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster. Real or fake? I don't know, but no matter what hoaxes, legends and scams are always going to be around. But there are websites that can help you figure out the truth!
Snopes.com This website helps you distinguish between what's true… and what's just an urban legend. for example, click on the coke can icon to see if the stories you've heard about Coca-Cola are true… or just "Cokelore". There you can see that yes, it is true... Coca-Cola really did used to have cocaine in it! There’s even an explanation for each story. For example, it says your stomach will not explode if you mix Pop Rocks & Coke.
truthorfiction.com Get the truth about eRumors… those crazy forwarded email stories or pictures. This website lets you see if that email story contains real information or just misinformation.
urbanlegends.about.com Explore the fundamentals of urban legends. What they are, where they come from and what roles they play in our culture.
hoax-slayer.com It does exactly that! Debunk the latest email hoaxes and internet scams. The website also has anti-spam tips, computer security information and more. New articles are added to the website every week!
vmyths.com Learn the truth about computer security hysteria! Which virus could be actual threat to your computer and what's just a virus myth.
museumofhoaxes.com This is a fun “hoaxapedia” of tall tales, college pranks and the top 100 April Fool's hoaxes of all time!