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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.

Joe Exotic, the reality star behind the Netflix “Tiger King” docuseries, announced in May 2021 that he had prostate cancer.

Did Joe Exotic Say He Had Prostate Cancer?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

May 16, 2021

The reality star is currently serving a 22-year prison sentence.

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A fungus called Massospora circadian could infect Brood X cicadas as they were set to emerge in May 2021.

Could Fungus 'Full of Psychedelic Drugs' Cause Brood X Cicadas Butts to Fall Off?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

May 16, 2021

The fungus has been compared to a sexually transmitted disease for an insect.

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In early May 2021, Target announced that it would no longer sell Pokemon cards over safety concerns.

Did Target Temporarily Halt Pokemon Card Sales Over Safety Concerns?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

May 16, 2021

The decision reportedly came after an altercation in a parking lot.

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Tie, Accessories, Accessory

Did Fauci Say Americans Can Expect to Wear Masks Indefinitely?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

May 12, 2021

A May 2021 broadcast of "Tucker Carlson Tonight" implied Anthony Fauci had sinister intentions b ...

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Gemstone, Accessories, Jewelry

Does Hyalite Opal Glow Green When Exposed to UV Light?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

May 11, 2021 (Updated: May 12, 2021)

The gem is known to contain traces of uranium.

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A deep-sea anglerfish was photographed in May 2021 after it washed ashore in southern California.

Did an 'Extremely Rare' Anglerfish Wash Ashore in California?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

May 10, 2021 (Updated: May 11, 2021)

The species is found at ocean depths more than a half-mile down.

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Wristwatch, Lens Cap, Electronics

Does a Snapple Lid Say 'Trump Lost'?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

May 9, 2021 (Updated: May 10, 2021)

The underside of the cap reportedly read, “Trump lost and the election was not stolen.”

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Person, Human, Lamp

Did Cirsten Weldon Say Hillary Clinton Died of Disease Associated with Cannibalism?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

May 9, 2021

Kuru is an incurable disease that is usually fatal within a year of developing symptoms.

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Clothing, Apparel, Jacket

Did Elon Musk Reveal on 'SNL' He Had Asperger's?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

May 9, 2021

The tech entrepreneur and billionaire hosted the show on May 8, 2021.

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Clothing, Apparel, Hat

Is Montana Canceling Federal COVID-19 Unemployment?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

May 9, 2021

In May 2021, Montana’s unemployment rate was 3.8%.

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Turtle, Sea Life, Animal

Can Some Turtles Breathe Through Their Butts?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

May 8, 2021

And you thought mouth breathers were weird.

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Person, Human, Sturgeon

Do Photos Show People With a Dead Tiger Shark in Florida's Chassahowitzka River?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

May 8, 2021

The harvesting of tiger sharks is prohibited under Florida law.

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Landscape, Nature, Outdoors

Will Using Twitter's Tip Jar Sometimes Send Recipient Your Address?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

May 7, 2021

Product testers warned of a potential security issue.

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Jellyfish, Sea Life, Animal

Does a Photo Show a Fish Trapped in a Jellyfish?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

May 6, 2021

Who was controlling whom? That is the question.

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Person, Human, Glasses

Did Michael Yeadon Say COVID-19 Vaccine Will Kill Recipients Within 2 Years?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

May 5, 2021 (Updated: Sept. 24, 2021)

The former pharmaceutical employee has spouted widely discredited conspiracy theories.

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Cushion, Pillow, Blanket

Is Lack of Sleep Associated With Higher Risk of Dementia?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

May 4, 2021

Researchers tracked the sleeping habits of thousands of people for over two decades.

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Person, Human, Text

Did Dr. Rajendra Kapila Die From COVID-19 After Vaccination?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

May 4, 2021 (Updated: May 5, 2021)

The infectious disease expert was reportedly taking care of his father-in-law in India at the time.

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Landscape, Nature, Outdoors

Did NASA Calibrate Satellite Cameras Using Farmer's Name Written in Field?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

May 3, 2021

The landmark is rumored to be the “world’s largest signature.”

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Plant, Grass, Flower

Does This Video Show Hummingbird Helping Another Bird?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

April 25, 2021

The bedazzled birds are notoriously territorial.

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Injection, Clothing, Apparel

Does COVID-19 Vaccine Cause Herpes?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

April 22, 2021

Generally, herpes is an asymptomatic condition only diagnosable during an outbreak.

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