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Kim LaCapria

Kim LaCapria worked for Snopes between August 2014 and 2018. LaCapria is a New York-based Content Manager, Snopes community member, and folklore enthusiast. When not working, she enjoys air hockey, jjimjilbangs, and casual mermaiding.

Which Has Killed More People in 2018: School Shootings or Military Service?

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May 22, 2018 The answer to this question depends upon the criteria used for inclusion.
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Texas Police Address Sherita Dixon Cole Arrest Controversy

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Kim LaCapria
May 21, 2018 (Updated: May 23, 2018) A woman named Sherita Dixon Cole claimed she was sexually assaulted during a traffic stop, but T ...
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Eddie Murphy Death Hoax

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Kim LaCapria
May 18, 2018 An old false report about actor Eddie Murphy's dying in a car crash recirculated in May 2018.
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Did President Donald Trump Tweet That There Should Be a Mother's Day for Fathers?

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Kim LaCapria
May 16, 2018 A tweet attributed to Trump about the "liberal media" prohibiting a Mother's Day for fathers is ...
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Was a Lottery Winner Arrested for Dumping $200,000 of Manure on the Lawn of His Former Boss?

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Kim LaCapria
May 15, 2018 When asked by organizers what he would do with the money, he had simply answered: “Just read the ...
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Does This Photograph Show Only White Military Spouses at the White House?

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Kim LaCapria
May 14, 2018 A tweet suggesting White House invitations for military spouses were not diverse was based on a ...
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Are 'Illegals' Lining Up to Vote in Battsville, Arizona?

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Kim LaCapria
May 14, 2018 An image circulating on Facebook was taken in Mexico, not Battsville, Arizona — a city that does ...
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Oakland Woman Calls Police on Black People Grilling 'Illegally' in Public Park

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Kim LaCapria
May 11, 2018 (Updated: May 16, 2018) Michelle Snider filmed a lengthy interaction with an unnamed woman who insisted police respond t ...
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Did a Sexuality Educator Say Parents Should Ask Babies' Permission for Diaper Changes?

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Kim LaCapria
May 11, 2018 Deanne Carson's commentary about consent and sexuality education appeared to be misconstrued on ...
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Is Flying J Taking Down U.S. Flags Because They 'Offend Foreigners'?

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Kim LaCapria
May 10, 2018 A Facebook user claimed that a truck stop in Texas took down a flag because it offended "foreign ...
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Is the Deodorant Challenge 'Sweeping' Schools and Playgrounds?

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Kim LaCapria
May 9, 2018 The "Deodorant Challenge" is yet another purported "teen trend" with little evidence that youngs ...
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Are Schools Removing Analog Clocks Because Students Can't Read Them?

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Kim LaCapria
May 8, 2018 A news report about analog clocks and timed exams morphed into a Internet-wide bashing of "kids ...
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Is Willie Nelson Seriously Ill?

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Kim LaCapria
May 7, 2018 A sketchy Facebook page claimed Willie Nelson was seriously ill, sharing video content known as ...
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Longaberger Basket Company Ceases Operations

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Kim LaCapria
May 7, 2018 Basket retailer Longaberger is no longer taking orders, blaming a lack of operating cash.
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Are Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes Causing Allergic Reactions?

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Kim LaCapria
May 7, 2018 A viral Facebook post purportedly showed a severe reaction to Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes, b ...
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Does the Honey Browser Extension Work?

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Kim LaCapria
May 4, 2018 Is the browser extension Honey (which automatically applies coupons and finds deals) real or a scam?
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Did Karl Rove Write 'Tactics for Effective Conservative Blogging'?

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Kim LaCapria
May 3, 2018 Since 2011, an item of questionable authorship titled "Tactics for Effective Conservative Bloggi ...
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Did Samuel L. Jackson Tweet About Overpaid 'Modern Mumble Rappers' and Teachers' Pay?

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Kim LaCapria
May 3, 2018 A poorly-formatted purported Twitter quote attributed to the actor is just a hoax.
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Did Michele Bachmann Say 'Kanye is Right' and Slavery was 'a Choice'?

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Kim LaCapria
May 2, 2018 A phony quote from the former U.S. representative circulated after the musician made controversi ...
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Did Israel Drop a Tactical Nuclear Bomb on Syria?

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Kim LaCapria
May 1, 2018 Fake news sites claimed an air strike on a base in Syria involved a "tactical nuke." It did not.
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