A baseless rumor is an unfounded story or statement that is not based on facts. The term CANARD is a French word meaning 'DUCK' and is used to describe a false or fabricated story. Canards is the plural form of the word. A MYTH is a traditional story, usually involving supernatural beings or events, that serves to explain the natural world or aspects of human behavior. All three terms are used to describe a false or fabricated story that is not based on facts.