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.
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Dec. 24, 2023
A clip shared on Reddit showed an astronaut seemingly floating freely in space.
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Dec. 23, 2023
The handbag was said to measure “smaller than a grain of salt.”
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Dec. 15, 2023
"Flat Earthers" — i.e. conspiracy theorists who are convinced the earth is flat, not a sphere — ...
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Dec. 14, 2023
"Murmanski" fur really exists, but, spoiler alert, it’s not from dogs.
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Dec. 13, 2023
The Microsoft co-founder-turned-billionaire is often at the center of viral internet claims.
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Dec. 12, 2023
"The Sun is NOT ok right now …” read one social media post.
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Dec. 9, 2023
A vibrantly green oasis is seen sandwiched by an urban cityscape.
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Dec. 9, 2023
Some rumors claim a German chemist invented Crisco shortening to lubricate Germany's U-boat fleet.
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Dec. 8, 2023
The group's mission is to "promote and initiate discussion of Flat Earth theory."
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Dec. 7, 2023
“I am what I am and I do what I do,” the purported quote was said to continue.
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Dec. 6, 2023
But it’s not the same type of connectivity we’re used to on Earth.
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Nov. 29, 2023
The trait was said to have been passed down to subsequent generations.
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Nov. 28, 2023
Though similar in size to Earth, the yellow planet spins in the opposite direction.
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Nov. 27, 2023
Known for his role as Captain Kirk on “Star Trek,” the actor went into space for real in 2021.
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Nov. 26, 2023
Known as the “boy king,” Tutankhamun died mysteriously at the age of 19.
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Nov. 25, 2023
The ornamental fish get their namesake hue from a number of factors, including genetics and diet.
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Nov. 25, 2023
In 2021, the phrase "Let's go Brandon" surfaced as a way for Republicans to express displeasure ...
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Nov. 18, 2023
Anal plugs were also said to have been marketed as treatments for insanity, chronic constipation ...
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Nov. 17, 2023
“I mean, Denver International Airport,” the supposed gargoyle corrected itself as saying.
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Nov. 16, 2023
"Turn your loved ones into trees!" read one social media post describing the product.
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