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Madison Dapcevich

Madison Dapcevich joined the Snopes newsroom as a freelance contributor in August 2023. Between July 2020 and July 2022, she was a full-time writer for Snopes. Before debunking digital rumors, Dapcevich spent several years working on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., reporting on agricultural and environmental issues throughout the Rocky Mountains, and covering breaking science news in the tech sector of San Francisco. Dapcevich's reporting has been featured in several publications, including those published during her staff positions at EcoWatch and IFLScience. She holds a master's degree in environmental science and natural resource journalism from the University of Montana, as well as a graduate certificate in natural resource conflict resolution. Dapcevich attended Cal Poly Humboldt and received undergraduate degrees in journalism and political science. When not plucking away on a computer keyboard, Dapcevich serves as a communications lead aboard the Exploration Vessel Nautilus assisting in deep-sea exploration and research. In her free time, she can be found whitewater kayaking and can traversing through the Montana backcountry with her two dogs, Ruka and Cholla.

Cats Are Banned in the Town of Longyearbyen, Norway?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 16, 2024

It’s also rumored that residents are "required" to carry a gun for polar bear protection.

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Did a Mountain Lion Wander into This TV Reporter's Live Shot?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 15, 2024

"What you’re seeing is actually a dog coming into our live shot. I think it’s a dog...," she sai ...

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Pic Shows Human 'Ghost Heart'?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 14, 2024

"This is what a human heart looks like when all the blood is drained from it," one social media ...

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Black Diamonds on Measuring Tapes Used To Mark Wall Studs?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 9, 2024

In newer-construction homes, studs are typically spaced 16 or 24 inches apart.

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Pic Shows Time Dave Matthews Band's Bus Dumped 800 Pounds of Poop on Tourist Boat?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 8, 2024

Tourists were reportedly "doused with a brownish-yellow liquid."

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Is Commercial Chocolate Milk Made from Expired Milk?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 6, 2024

Some online posts allege “second-rate milk” may also be used to disguise “off” colors.

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Did Japanese Scientists Create an MRI Machine that Records Dreams?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 4, 2024

Dreaming is often, though not always, associated with visual experiences.

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TSA body scans

Do TSA Full-Body Scans Show ... Everything?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 1, 2024

The technology was said to produce “an image that resembles a chalk etching.”

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What We Know About Social Media Reports that Purina Dog Food Caused Pets' Deaths

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Jan. 31, 2024

Unverified reports suggest that dozens of dogs became ill and at least 10 had died as of Jan. 30 ...

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A white spider-web takes up the entire image.

Male Spiders Sometimes Use 'Random Trash' to Attract Mates, Hoping Females Won't Notice

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Jan. 27, 2024

"Giving gifts tends to increase males’ likelihood of mating," a spider scientist said.

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Picture Shows Dog Embryo After 7 Days of Gestation?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Jan. 26, 2024

Canine pregnancy lasts about two months, and the fetus starts to be recognizable after five weeks.

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Eating Too Much Sour Candy Can Cause the Tongue to Peel?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Jan. 21, 2024

Like skin, the tongue is made up of several layers.

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Center Holes in Spaghetti Spoons Meant for Measuring Serving Sizes?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Jan. 20, 2024

Just as spoon design varies, so do serving sizes for spaghetti noodles.

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Was Mickey Mouse Originally Named 'Mortimer'?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Jan. 15, 2024

Legend holds that Walt Disney changed the character's name at his wife’s request.

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Did a NASA Astronaut Sabotage ISS Because She Wanted To Go Home?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Jan. 14, 2024

After a loss in cabin pressure, the crew of the International Space Station discovered a small h ...

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'90s Throwback: When Furbys Caused National Security Fears

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Jan. 12, 2024

There was a time when Americans feared the animatronic furballs could threaten national security ...

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Video Shows Woman Attacked by Paranormal Forces?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Jan. 10, 2024

Black-and-white footage appeared to show a woman being dragged down a set of stairs by her feet.

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Did George Washington Die Before Dinosaurs Were Discovered?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Jan. 3, 2024 (Updated: Jan. 4, 2024)

The first president of the United States died in 1799.

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Do Giraffes Have the Same Number of Neck Bones as Humans?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Jan. 3, 2024

As the tallest land animal, a giraffe's legs alone stand taller than the height of the average h ...

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Encyclopedia Britannica Is Not Banned in Texas, Y'All

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Dec. 26, 2023

Rumor has it the venerable encyclopedia was removed from Texas libraries because it contains a r ...

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