15 Of the Most Intriguing and Fantastic Hoaxes That Are Still Circulating Online

6 Pepsi/Frooti contaminated with HIV?

Among the top hoaxes were rumors saying both these drinks were contaminated with aids by a worker through injecting infected blood into the manufacturing process of a certain batch. It was well and truly FALSE. 

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7 Paint thinner' trisodium phosphate found in cereals?

Trisodium phosphate is commonly used as a safe additive used in sparingly in various foods, it is not a form of 'paint thinner.’ Such rumors have been circulating since the 50’s. TSP is usually used along with other ingredients as a leavening agent to make dough rise. 

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8The Red Cross prevented 400 hamburgers from getting to Harvey victims

A viral post vaguely described how Red Cross volunteers disallowed serving hamburgers to victims. When they were contacted for verification, their said that the incident did occur but the volunteers were trained in food safety and were following procedures in the best interests of the victims however the burgers were eventually served. 

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9Did Congress 'quietly' pass a bill allowing warrantless searches of homes?

The report was disturbingly circulated by false websites. The legislation does not in any way allow US authorities to conduct a search without a warrant. Several such rumors have the potential to cause civil unrest and are dangerous too. 

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10Sylvester Stallone didn't die

This was a scam reported in August 2016 that Sylvester Stallone expired. In fact, Facebook saw several similar messages that had killed off actors like Vin Diesel, Mr. Bean, the Rock, Nicholas Cage, Angelina Jolie, John Cena and Jaden Smith. 

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