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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.

Yes, Photo Shows Flamingos in Zoo Bathroom During Hurricane Andrew

Yes, Photo Shows Flamingos in Zoo Bathroom During Hurricane Andrew

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Aug. 22, 2022

The 1992 storm marks one of the most devastating natural disasters in U.S. history.

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Do Cell Phones Emit More Radiation When Charging Than While in Use?

Do Cell Phones Emit More Radiation When Charging?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Aug. 18, 2022

Generally speaking, phones have been found to emit levels of radiation that aren't likely to be ...

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The Complicated History of the 'Magdeburg Unicorn'

The Complicated History of the 'Magdeburg Unicorn'

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Aug. 16, 2022

Wooly rhino? Unicorn? Narwhal? Oh, my.

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Did Biden Say July 2022 Inflation Was “Zero”?

Did Biden Say July 2022 Inflation Was 'Zero Percent'?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Aug. 15, 2022

It’s a statement that is both technically true and somewhat misleading.

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Does This Photograph Show a Reusable Grocery List?

Does This Photo Show a Reusable Grocery List from 1920s?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Aug. 15, 2022

We're not convinced this would have been handier than a pencil and paper.

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Do Viral Photographs Show Lithium Extraction Mines in Chile?

Does Viral Photo Show a 'Toxic' Lithium Extraction Field?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Aug. 15, 2022

The Chilean Andes hold more than half of the world’s lithium, a metal primarily used in the prod ...

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back to school: battling misinformation with a university librarian

Back to School Special: Battling Misinformation with a Research Librarian

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Aug. 15, 2022

Diane Prorak is teaching incoming students to identify and refute false information online.

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Brittney Griner Once Protested the National Anthem

Brittney Griner Once Protested the National Anthem

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Aug. 9, 2022

Now, some conservatives are using such sentiments against her.

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Are Orcas Not a Whale, But Actually a Dolphin?

Are Orcas Not Whales But Dolphins?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Aug. 4, 2022 (Updated: Aug. 9, 2022)

Dubbed the “killer whale,” orcas have mouths full of dozens of interlocking, 3-inch teeth.

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Is Monkeypox Spread Through Airborne Droplets?

Is Monkeypox Spread Through Airborne Droplets?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Aug. 3, 2022

Health officials are still working to better understand the virus.

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Is This Authentic Footage of the Titanic Sinking?

Does Video Offer Real Footage of the Titanic Sinking?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Aug. 2, 2022

The “unsinkable” vessel sunk in 1912.

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Do More Than Half of Americans Read Below a Sixth-Grade Level?

Do More Than Half of Americans Read Below 6th-Grade Level?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Aug. 2, 2022

A keen reminder to analyze data with a careful eye.

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Saudi Arabia Prince Announced Plans to Construct 105-mile-long ‘Skyscraper Megacity’

Saudi Prince Plans To Construct 105-Mile-Long 'Skyscraper Megacity'

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

July 29, 2022

Whether it’s feasible or not remains to be determined

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What’s Up with This Crab Meets ‘Symbiote’ Video?

What's Up with This Crab Meets 'Symbiote' Video?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

July 27, 2022 (Updated: July 29, 2022)

And if you think this is interesting, check out penis fencing (more on that below).

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Snopestionary: What is Confirmation Bias?

Snopestionary: What Is Confirmation Bias?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

July 27, 2022

Just because we want something to be true doesn’t make it so.

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That Asteroid-Moon Collision Video? It’s Fake.

That Asteroid-Moon Collision Video? It's Fake.

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

July 26, 2022

But that’s not to say that the moon hasn’t seen its fair share of asteroid impacts.

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How to Spot a Social Media Bot

Snopes Tips: How to Spot Social Media Bots

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

July 25, 2022

Bots are used for a variety of reasons online, from boosting follower counts to interfering in p ...

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Can Simparica TRIO Cause Dog Seizures?

Can Simparica TRIO Cause Dog Seizures?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

July 21, 2022

A 10-year-old boxer named Blayz reportedly suffered seizures, ultimately resulting in his being ...

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Meme text: Unprecedented climate change has caused sea level at Sydney Harbour to rise approximately 0.0 cm over the past 140 years.

These Pics of Sydney Harbour Don't Debunk Sea Level Rise, Climate Change

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

July 19, 2022 (Updated: Sept. 10, 2025)

Iterations of this meme have been around since at least 2018.

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cedar waxwing

Do Cedar Waxwing Birds Die When Their Mates Do?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

July 18, 2022

Killing two birds with one ... window?

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