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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.

Person, Human, Poster

Does This Pic Show True Colors of Terracotta Soldiers Before 'Rapid Deterioration'?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

July 4, 2021

Thousands of life-sized statues are thought to remain housed in the 2,000-year-old tomb.

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Bird, Animal, Pigeon

Why Do Pigeons Bob Their Heads When Walking?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

July 3, 2021

Scientists in the 1970s literally walked pigeons on treadmills to find out.

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Ninja, Poster, Advertisement

New Live-Action 'Addams Family' Series Set to Debut on Netflix

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

July 1, 2021

**snaps twice**

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Apidae, Invertebrate, Insect

Was Schmidt Pain Index Created by Man Who Let Insects Sting Him on Purpose?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

July 1, 2021

And you thought your office life was rough.

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Airplane, Aircraft, Vehicle

WATCH: Flying Car Makes 35-Minute Debut Flight

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

July 1, 2021

The aircraft turns into a sports car in under three minutes.

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Helmet, Clothing, Apparel

Is the NFL Scrapping Its 1-Helmet Rule Starting in 2022?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

June 29, 2021

The one-helmet policy was initially adopted in 2013.

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A seafood production company issued a voluntary recall for various packaged frozen shrimp products due to potential contamination with the food-borne illness salmonella.

RECALL: Frozen Shrimp Linked to Salmonella Outbreak

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

June 28, 2021

Products were distributed across the U.S. from late December 2020 to late February 2021.

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Poster, Advertisement, Flyer

WATCH: Netflix Reality Dating Show 'Sexy Beasts' Has Contestants Dressing Up in Cosplay

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

June 24, 2021

And you thought your dating life was weird.

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Flag, Symbol, American Flag

Did Transgender Olympian Chelsea Wolfe Say She Wants To 'Burn a US Flag on the Podium'?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

June 24, 2021

The BMX Freestyle rider’s qualification to join the U.S. team made history.

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Shorts, Clothing, Apparel

Yes, You Can Order Pre-Stained 'Wet Pants Denim'

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

June 23, 2021

Whether one should is another question entirely.

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Symbol, Road Sign, Sign

Did California Tell Residents Not To Charge Electric Cars Due to Power Shortage?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

June 22, 2021

As record high temperatures persisted in the western U.S., so did social media rumors.

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Person, Human, Crowd

'Sesame Street' Introduces Family with Two Dads

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

June 22, 2021

It was a first in the show's more than half-century history of filming.

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Person, Human, Poster

No, Those Puncture Holes in Crayola Bath Dropz Packaging Aren't Caused by Drug Users

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

June 21, 2021 (Updated: June 22, 2021)

A viral video claims intravenous drug users clean their needles by using the cotton wad inside.

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Path, Car, Transportation

Can You Replace Your Grass with Red Creeping Thyme?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

June 21, 2021

Arguments in favor of the practice claim it is a better-for-the-planet alternative.

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Turtle, Reptile, Sea Life

Is a Turtle Shell Really Modified Ribs?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

June 20, 2021

It’s thought that the evolution of turtles' shells started more than 220 million years ago.

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Person, Human, Drawing

Were Some Slave Owners Paid Reparations by US Government When Slavery Ended?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

June 20, 2021

Reportedly, each former slave owner in the District of Columbia was paid $300 — the equivalent o ...

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Person, Human, Finger

No, Pimple Popping Videos Were Not Banned on YouTube

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

June 20, 2021

Pimple popping videos have become a sensation in recent years.

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Dinosaur, Reptile, Animal

Was the Largest Dinosaur Tibia on Record Found in Illinois?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

June 20, 2021 (Updated: Oct. 25, 2021)

A TikTok video claimed the fossil was discovered when construction workers were building a found ...

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Cat, Pet, Mammal

RECALL: Nearly 2 Dozen Types of Dry Cat Food Made by Fold Hill Foods

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

June 17, 2021

Veterinarians found a possible link between the food and a rare blood deficiency disease.

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Person, Human, Animal

'Murder Hornet' Found in Washington State

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

June 17, 2021

It marks the first of the insects to be seen in the northwestern state this year.

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