Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Snopes Debunker - Rumors about Sophia Loren, KitchenAid, Tina Turner, and Damar Hamlin

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Jan. 25, 2023

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Today: Rumors about Sophia Loren, KitchenAid, Tina Turner, and Damar Hamlin

Did Sophia Loren Say 'Everything You See I Owe to Spaghetti'?

The great Italian film actress Sophia Loren, now 88, whose name, during her heyday, rarely appeared in headlines without the descriptor "sex symbol," allegedly once said, "Everything you see I owe to spaghetti." The quote frequently makes the rounds on social media.

David Emery has more.

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The Latest From Snopes

The KitchenAid Stand Mixer Recall Rumor Is False

Much like the email forwards of the late 1990s and early 2000s, we don't recommend placing blind trust in social media posts.  Read Story.

Tina Turner Is Not Dead, Despite YouTube Death Hoax

YouTube videos falsely claimed the singer died suddenly at 83, just a few weeks after the death of her son. Read Story.

Did Damar Hamlin Die from the COVID Vaccine and a 'Body Double' Take His Place?

Conspiracy theories swirled around Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin's first public appearance at a game since being hospitalized for cardiac arrest. Read Story.

Did Nancy Pelosi Seek an Exorcism at Her House After Attack on Husband?

Paul Pelosi was attacked in the home by a hammer-wielding man in October 2022. Read Story.

Did US House Republicans End a Capitol Hill Smoking Ban?

The House side of the Capitol reportedly reeks of cigar smoke now. Is this the result of a policy change? Read Story.

Did Boebert Say Mass Shootings Are 'Small Price To Pay' for 2nd Amendment?

A frequent misconception centers on what the term "AR-15" literally means. Read Story.

Editor's Pick

Was Carole Baskin's Former Husband Don Lewis Found Alive in Costa Rica?

The flower-crowned Big Cat Rescue owner has long been the target of macabre but unfounded rumors about the disappearance of Lewis. Read Story.

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