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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.

Text, Person, Human

Does a 'Hidden Tax Credit' Pay Half of Journalists' Salaries?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Jan. 18, 2022

Spoiler alert: The news media do not write, regulate, or pass legislation.

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mt. rushmore original design

Was This the Original Mount Rushmore Design Before Funding Ran Out?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Jan. 16, 2022

Initial designs showed the four presidents in their suits.

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Head, Animal, Mammal

Did Burt Reynolds Dump Horse Manure from a Helicopter on National Enquirer's Christmas Tree?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Jan. 16, 2022

The actor said he was sick of the crap coverage.

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Poster, Advertisement, Text

Do Different Types of Tears Look Different Under a Microscope?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Jan. 13, 2022

A viral meme claimed to show the differences between tears of grief and tears from cutting an onion.

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Clinic, Operating Theatre, Hospital

WHO 'Strongly Recommends' 2 New Drugs to Treat Severe COVID-19

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Jan. 13, 2022

One of the drug types is commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.

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Text, Paper, Page

Investigating the 'Interesting Points' Supposedly Stated by Harvard Doctor

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Jan. 12, 2022

The "facts" were said to have been made by Dr. Edward Ryan of Massachusetts General Hospital.

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Plant, Graphics, Art

'Flurona' is Nothing New. So, What's All The Hype About?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Jan. 10, 2022

One expert told Snopes there is "no reason to panic."

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goldfish steer tank

Yes, Researchers Taught a Goldfish To Steer a Tank on Wheels

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Jan. 9, 2022

Fish placed in a specially designed vehicle were able to navigate through various rooms to find ...

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banished words

The 2022 'Banished Words List' Has Just Been Released

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Jan. 9, 2022

Spoiler alert: Most everyone is sick of hearing “no worries.”

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Rat, Rodent, Mammal

Here's How Researchers Trained Lab Rats To Drive Tiny Cars

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Jan. 9, 2022

Turns out, rats will do just about anything for Fruit Loops. We have the video proof.

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Clothing, Apparel, Lingerie

No, COVID-19 Vaccines Are Not Making Periods Longer

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Jan. 6, 2022

A less than one-day increase in overall cycle length — not bleeding — was said to be within the ...

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Clinic, Operating Theatre, Hospital

Copypasta Falsely Claims Anesthesia May Kill Those Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Jan. 4, 2022

Anesthesia was rumored to pose “a great hazard” and may cause a fully vaccinated person to “die ...

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Insect, Animal, Invertebrate

Yes, Researchers Extracted Human DNA from Head Lice on Mummies

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Jan. 1, 2022

The lice were said to contain more human DNA than a human tooth — and held secrets about the 2,0 ...

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Poster, Advertisement, Flyer

Yes, IRS Asked Taxpayers To Claim Stolen Items and Illegal Income

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Dec. 30, 2021

But there's a loophole to get out of declaring on stolen goods.

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Flare, Light, Person

Did NASA Fund Theological Research To Study How Humans Would React to Extraterrestrial Life?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Dec. 29, 2021 (Updated: Dec. 30, 2021)

The total price tag was said to total more than $1.1 million.

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Person, Human, Indoors

Will Hand Sanitizer Dissolve Disposable Gloves?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Dec. 27, 2021

Concerns over the reuse of medical equipment were prompted as the omicron variant spread across ...

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Person, Human, Advertisement

Was Address in 'Home Alone 2' Where the McCallister House Was Filmed?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Dec. 19, 2021

“Don’t you know a kid always wins against two idiots?”

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Person, Human, Text

Are Names on the 'Elf' Nice List Actual Film Crew Members?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Dec. 19, 2021

"There’s room for everyone on the 'nice list.'"

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Person, Human, Glasses

Does Macaulay Culkin's Real Brother Appear in 'Home Alone'?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Dec. 19, 2021

Apparently acting runs in the IRL family.

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Person, Human, Helmet

2021 in Review: Highlights From Snopes.com

Written by: Madison Dapcevich Jessica Lee

Dec. 15, 2021

If this year taught us anything, it's this: A dire need remains for fact-based, explanatory jour ...

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