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Two white girls are standing next to each other. They are holding a cup, while the other hand is on their hips. Above the girls, the image says, "Two Girls One Cup." What appears to be the Disney logo at first glance is above the words.

Sneak Peek at Poster for Upcoming Disney Film 'Two Girls, One Cup'?

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sep 28, 2023 If you look closely at the poster, one girl’s hands appear to be fused to her shorts and the cup ...
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Are These Real Pics of Elderly Women With Giant, Crocheted Cats?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Jul 31, 2023 Viral images allegedly depicted, among other things, "a 80-year-old grandmother and her crochet ...
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A phone that says Facebook is next to the Facebook logo.

Is Facebook Set To Begin Charging $4.99 Per Month?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Jun 14, 2023 Snopes has encountered this false claim before. Repeatedly.
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Oakland Woman Calls Police on Black People Grilling 'Illegally' in Public Park

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
May 11, 2018 Michelle Snider filmed a lengthy interaction with an unnamed woman who insisted police respond t ...
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Is Costco Toilet Paper Unsafe for Plumbing Systems?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Feb 6, 2018 We found no evidence to suggest Costco toilet paper was any less safe for septic tanks than any ...
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Clay Higgins

Louisiana Congressman Publishes Controversial Facebook Post Advocating Killing 'Islamic Terrorists'

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Jun 5, 2017 Rep. Clay Higgins' Facebook post in response to June 2017 terror attacks in London has received ...
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Did a Texas Girl Need Surgery After Choking on Part of a Fidget Spinner?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria Dan MacGuill
May 18, 2017 A woman wrote a harrowing story on Facebook about her daughter's needing surgery after swallowin ...
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Are Under Armour Garments Flammable?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Jun 20, 2018 Clothing made from certain synthetic fibers has been known to exacerbate burns, but there's no i ...
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Red velvet ant.

Is This a Velvet Cowkiller Ant?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Apr 26, 2018 The red velvet ant, or cowkiller ant, is a wingless wasp with an extremely painful sting.
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Are Parent's Choice Diapers Giving Babies Chemical Burns?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Apr 12, 2018 Parent's Choice brand diapers are the latest to be a rumored cause of purported chemical burns i ...
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Does Suave Shampoo Contain an Ingredient That Causes Hair Loss?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Mar 1, 2018 Social media posts inaccurately claim that the formulation of Suave Professionals brand products ...
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Was Parkland Student Chris Williams Shot While Saving Classmates?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Feb 19, 2018 A student did get shot while locking a door during a school shooting -- but his name is not Chri ...
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Is this Teenager in Danger?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Jan 25, 2018 A Georgia teenager's claims in a two-year-old video have long since been denied, but they contin ...
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Dog with tongue hanging out

Did an Online Retailer Send Flowers to a Customer Whose Dogs Died?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Dec 18, 2017 A Facebook user shared a touching story about Chewy.com's customer service after the deaths of h ...
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Prayer Request for 30 SEALs Killed in Afghanistan

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Sep 25, 2017 A request for prayers for the families of 30 U.S. military personnel who died when their helicop ...
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Did a Swimmer Become Infected with Flesh-Eating Bacteria in Myrtle Beach?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Aug 1, 2017 A viral Facebook post claimed that a woman was gravely sickened by flesh-eating bacteria in Myrt ...
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Did a Woman Send a Message Saying That 'Hispanics' Are a 'Nasty Race'?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Jul 20, 2017 Paige Doyle reportedly sent the messages to a woman who was inquiring about an item she was givi ...
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do detergent pods clog drains?

Do Detergent Pods Clog Drains?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Jul 18, 2017 A viral Facebook post claimed laundry detergent pods clog drains, but it is unclear whether the ...
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Coon Rapids Walmart Trafficking Warning

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Jun 7, 2017 A woman's warning about a man who gave her a "bad feeling" at a Walmart in Coon Rapids, Minnesot ...
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Are Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies Infested with Worms?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
May 30, 2017 A video posted to Facebook likely shows a pantry moth infestation.
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