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According to messages that have circulated via social media for several years, actor Keanu Reeves gave millions of dollars earned from the iconic Matrix films to the special effects team who made the movies so compelling.

Circulating message claims that attached images show the ‘Naked Man’ orchid, which has flowers that resemble tiny – and clearly male – figures.

Circulating message claims that a Chinese farmer has managed to grow pears shaped like baby Buddha figures. The message includes a photograph of the unusually shaped pears still on the tree.

Circulating message claims that dangerous bottle bombs made from Drano and other commonly available substances are being left on lawns, mail boxes, driveways and other places where they can potentially cause serious injury to unsuspecting people who pick them up.

A widely circulated social media message asks for help identifying a young man killed by a train in Melbourne, Australia in September 2012.

A photograph circulating via Facebook depicts a smiling man riding a motorbike across the outstretched hands of children lying on the ground in a row.

Circulating warning message claims that a cup of water boiled in a microwave oven can “blow up” and cause injury. The warning is valid.

Circulating reports claim that cows have been fitted with ‘windows’ that allow researchers direct access to the rumens of the animals to monitor how food is processed.

Target in the United States has recalled a range of water-absorbing Easter and Dino toys because they pose a potential hazard to children.