Snopes Debunker - Kent Cigarettes and asbestos, San Francisco's reparations plan, and rumored anti-theft egg locks

​ WEDNESDAY EDITION Snopes Debunker Jan. 18, 2023 Trouble Reading? View in Your Browser Today: Kent Cigarettes and asbestos, San Francisco's reparations plan, and rumored anti-theft egg locks ​ Did Cigarettes Ever Contain Asbestos Filters?  A photograph of a cigarette containing blue asbestos in its filter is commonly shared on various social media channels, including Reddit. These photographs typically identify the item pictured as a Kent cigarette with a "micronite filter." Micronite filters, which use crocidolite asbestos, were exclusively used in Kent cigarettes from 1952 to 1956.  Alex Kasprak has more. Read Now The Grift Empire Snopes' five-part investigation into how Max Polyakov hides his financial interest in an international web of online deception. Read Now The Latest From Snopes Is San Francisco Considering Plan To Give $5M to Each Eligible Black Person for Reparations? Racial inequality and injustice have long been a part of the city’s history.  Read Story. Was the Norwegian Government Funding Research in 2023 To Find Out if White Paint Is Racist? "It is not about racist attitudes today," says the historian behind this project, "but rather the historical context." Read Story. Is Waffle House Coming to Disney World's Magic Kingdom? You might say that, "The Waffle House has found its new host." Read Story. Were Anti-Theft Locks Placed on Egg Cartons During January 2023 Shortage? It's unclear to us if there are that many potential egg thieves with steady enough hands to get away with it. Read Story. Is MLK's 'Disobey Unjust Laws' Quote Real? The genuine quote often appears in memes on social media. Read Story. Latest Fact Checks Staff Pick Does 'AR' in AR-15 Stand for 'Assault Rifle'? A frequent misconception centers on what the term "AR-15" literally means. Read Story. View Editor's Picks