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Rumor
Rumor verb - To make (as a piece of information) the subject of common talk without any authority or confirmation of accuracy.
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- For example, a rumor was started in the months leading up to the launch of Deus Ex: Human Revolution that it would only be five hours long.
Source: God Never Said That - A widespread rumor about Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire that when the launch count at Mossdeep Space Center reached 99 (or 50 depending on who is telling it), the player will be able to get in a rocket and fight Deoxys in space.
Source: Ascended Fanon -
There is a persistent rumor that when the shuttle launch count in the Mossdeep City reaches a certain number (50 and 99 were two of the fairly popular numbers), you will be able to hitch a ride on one of the rockets.
Source: Urban Legend of Zelda
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