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Alex Kasprak

Alex Kasprak is an investigative journalist and science writer whose work has been featured in The Atlantic, Motherboard, New Scientist, and other venues. Prior to joining Snopes, he was a staff science writer at BuzzFeed and a science communicator at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He has master's degrees in geological sciences from Brown University and in science writing from Johns Hopkins University. Kasprak has been with Snopes since 2016 and has served as senior writer since 2019.   

Don Wagner debunks vaccine tracking device rumors

Was an Orange County Supervisor Seriously Concerned About Vaccine 'Tracking Devices'?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

April 29, 2021 (Updated: April 30, 2021)

A viral clip of Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner ignored about an hour's worth of relevant co ...

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Graphics, Art, Balloon

Did Scientists 'Confirm' the Pfizer Vaccine Causes Neurological Damage?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

April 26, 2021

A study published by an anti-vaccine activist in a predatory journal is being presented as a mea ...

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Beer, Alcohol, Beverage

Has White Claw Released a New Hard Seltzer With More Booze in It?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

April 25, 2021

"We know some consumers are looking for a higher alcohol option from White Claw," a company spok ...

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Person, Human, Helmet

Did Extinction Rebellion Activists Break Bank Windows in London?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

April 25, 2021

"We’ll disrupt key economic institutions with a wide range of non-violent tactics," the group sa ...

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Person, Human, Clothing

Did Jack Black's Mom Help Create Abort System That Rescued Apollo 13 Astronauts?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

April 25, 2021

Judith Love Cohen was a tenacious engineer. This fact check is just a tribute.

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Text, Person, Human

Does Biden's Climate Plan Include Cutting 90% of Red Meat From Our Diets?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

April 25, 2021

One way to smear a plan that is light on details is to make up your own objectionable details to ...

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Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri was only vote against hate crimes bill in April 2021

Was Josh Hawley the Only Senator To Vote Against COVID-19 Hate Crimes Bill?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

April 23, 2021

The U.S. Senate passed the bill nearly unanimously on April 22, 2021.

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Logo, Trademark, Symbol

Is LA Sheriff's Dept. 'Forcibly Vaccinating' People With Special Needs?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

April 23, 2021

The same faux-medical group that includes a doctor who believes in demon semen is now pushing co ...

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An Italian hospital employee has been accused of skipping work and collecting pay for 15 years.

Was a Hospital Employee in Italy Accused of Skipping Work For 15 Years?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

April 22, 2021

The "serial absenteeist" was placed under investigation for fraud, extortion, and abuse of office.

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Do Humans Age Most At 34, 60, and 78 Years Old?

Do Humans Age Most At 34, 60, and 78 Years Old?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

April 21, 2021

The answer, my friend, is flowing in the vein.

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Tie, Accessories, Accessory

Did a 'Stanford/NIH' Study Conclude Masks Don't Work?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

April 20, 2021 (Updated: Aug. 16, 2021)

Really depends on how you define these words: Stanford, NIH, Study, Conclude, Mask, and Work.

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Person, Human, Clothing

Did the Families of Emmett Till and George Floyd Watch Chauvin Verdict Together?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

April 20, 2021

A cousin of Emmett Till and a brother of George Floyd appeared together in an interview with CNN ...

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Bottle, Plot, Cylinder

Did a 2-Year-Old in Virginia Die After Getting COVID-19 Vaccination?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

April 20, 2021 (Updated: May 11, 2021)

The claim is based solely on a dubious report from VAERS, the Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting S ...

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Budweiser is giving away a free beer to people who can prove they are vaccinated against COVID-19.

Is Budweiser Giving Away a Free Beer to People Who Have Been Vaccinated?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

April 19, 2021

For a limited time, and in participating states only, it is possible that proof of vaccination a ...

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Soil, Archaeology, Fossil

Are These Dildos Really 28,000 Years Old?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

April 16, 2021

The Hohle Fels phallus is popularly considered to be the oldest known dildo.

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Business Card, Paper, Text

'18 Reasons I Won't Be Getting a COVID Vaccine' Post Filled With Reckless Falsehoods

Written by: Alex Kasprak

April 16, 2021

A blog post riddled with misinformation is effectively a "Now That's What I Call Music" style an ...

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We looked into whether Robert F. Kennedy Jr. won a Supreme Court case against mandatory vaccination.

Did RFK Jr. Win a Supreme Court Case Against Mandatory Vaccination?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

April 12, 2021

Two false rumors combined do not make a truth.

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Furniture, Lab, Person

Did 4 States Halt Administration of J&J Vaccine Due to Safety Concerns?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

April 9, 2021 (Updated: April 13, 2021)

Adverse reactions in four states led to a temporary cessation of the administration of the Johns ...

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Person, Human, Suit

Did Prince Philip Say He Wanted To Be Reincarnated as a Deadly Virus?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

April 9, 2021

This line of thinking first appeared in a foreword authored by the prince to an out-of-print 198 ...

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Clothing, Apparel, Person

Do 'Disposable Blue Face Masks' Contain Asbestos-Like Substance?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

April 8, 2021

A specific disposable mask that contains a coating of graphene was distributed by officials in C ...

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