factoid

There are a large number of things people believe that either can be uantifiable or are mistaken. The following will state the true version of these.

1. The recidivism rate of sex offenders was 3.5% ... a lower reoffense rate of almost any other type of crime (BJS: 5.3% arrested) , (Hawai'i: 2.3-5.7%) , Others higher
   

See:

• Internet ScamBusters Helps You Protect Yourself From Clever Scams
• Urban Legends and Folklore (About.com)
• Urban Legends Reference Pages (Snopes)