Wandering the internet requires a certain degree of cynicism and there are a few places I trust more than others. Usually these are reputable newspapers or well respected news sources.
When I do get a questionable story or email I often head for http://www.snopes.com/ where there is a usually a reference to some of the crazier stories that circulate. This week for example I received the following from one of my regulars who has a habit of forwarding without checking.
“ From a friend in Houston.
Today I went to the Harwin Central Mall to pick up some crystals.. The very first store that you come to when you walk from the lobby of the building into the shopping area had this sign posted on their door. The shop is run by Muslims. I couldn't stay in the building, it made me so sick.
Feel free to share this with others. There then follows a picture of a sign followed by this text “Imam Ali flew one of the planes into the twin towers. Nice huh? Religion of peace my #!#.....
I WOULD NEVER SET FOOT IN THAT MALL !!!!!!"
Ever sceptical I headed for snopes.com and read their article. What do you think?
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