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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.

Seven otters at the Georgia Aquarium were in isolation after an undisclosed number of tested positive for COVID-19 in April 2021.

Did Otters at Georgia Aquarium Test Positive for COVID-19?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

April 21, 2021

It wouldn’t be the first time captive animals tested positive for the virus.

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Text, Person, Human

Did Portland Mayor Declare State of Emergency After Antifa, BLM Posters Called for Violence?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

April 20, 2021

Flyers allegedly posted around Portland urged protesters to "rage" no matter what the Chauvin ve ...

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Weapon, Weaponry, Blade

Can a Uterus Grow Back After Hysterectomy?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

April 20, 2021 (Updated: May 5, 2021)

Some species have the ability to regrow organs after they are totally lost — but can humans?

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Person, Human, Shoe

Is There a 'BTS Meal' at McDonald's?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

April 19, 2021 (Updated: May 26, 2021)

The Korean pop boy band BTS bagged seven Guinness World Records in 2020.

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The structure of a spider web was translated into music by scientists.

Did Scientists Create Music from Spiderwebs?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

April 18, 2021

Scientists reportedly played music in live performances around the world.

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Three large asteroids “bigger than football fields” were set to zoom past Earth in April 2021.

Are Three Asteroids Bigger Than Football Fields to Zoom Past Earth?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

April 18, 2021

The three space objects were set to pass Earth in mid-April 2021.

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A highly detailed image showed the many microscopic components that make up an animal cell.

Does This Image Show an Animal Cell?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

April 18, 2021

Some social media users likened the image to India on Diwali night.

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In April 2021, NASA discovered an “Earth-size, habitable planet.”

Did NASA Discover a New Planet?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

April 18, 2021

If true, it could provide insight into other planets that may host life beyond our planet.

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Vehicle, Transportation

Is this California 'ASN FLU' License Plate Real?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

April 15, 2021

Some said pictures of the plate ignited "online controversy."

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Landscape, Outdoors, Nature

Did US Government Develop Implantable COVID-Detecting Microchip?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

April 15, 2021

Think of it as a “check engine” light.

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Word

Are COVID-19 Tests Sterilized With a Chemical Linked to Cancer?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

April 14, 2021 (Updated: June 7, 2021)

Expected 2020 federal limitations on ethylene oxide emissions were paused in response to the pan ...

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First Aid, Text, Box

Did CDC Recommend Temporary Pause in US J&J Vaccine Distribution?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

April 13, 2021 (Updated: April 23, 2021)

The vaccine was one of three deemed safe under an emergency-use authorization.

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Hole

Does This Photo Show Skin Punctured by a Needle?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

April 12, 2021

Maybe there are some things we aren't supposed to see.

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Did CDC recommend wearing tin foil masks

Did CDC Recommend Everyone Wear Tin Foil Face Masks To Prevent COVID-19?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

April 12, 2021 (Updated: April 13, 2021)

Move over tin foil hats. Tin foil face masks are here!

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Dog tags found in the belly of an alligator

Were 5 Dog Tags Found in a 445-Pound Alligator's Stomach?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

April 11, 2021

It might be faster to fact-check what this gator didn't eat.

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Ted Nugent claims there was COVID 1 through 18

Did Ted Nugent Ask Why There Were No Lockdowns for 'COVID 1 Thru 18'?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

April 11, 2021

In a 12-minute video, the musician amplified several bogus claims and conspiracy theories about ...

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Did Jay-Z Buy DMX’s Masters to Give to His 17 Kids?

Did Jay-Z and Beyonce Buy DMX's Masters to Benefit His 17 Kids?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

April 11, 2021

The sale was rumored to cost $10 million.

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Animal, Fish, Carp

Did World's Oldest Fish 'Hanako' Live To Be 226 Years Old?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

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

Hanako, a scarlet koi, was rumored to have been alive at the time of the signing of the Declarat ...

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Bird, Animal, Ivory

Is This What Barn Owls Look Like 'Naked'?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

April 10, 2021

We think they’re hootiful!

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Symbol, Animal, Flag

Is California Home to the 'Most Miserable Cities' in America?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

April 8, 2021

Check the limitations of this list before you book that moving trailer.

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