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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.

Injection, Clothing, Apparel

Does Drinking Alcohol Impair Effectiveness of COVID-19 Vaccine?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

March 18, 2021 (Updated: March 24, 2021)

To cheers or not to cheers, that is the question.

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Horseshoe crabs are milked for their blue blood.

Is Horseshoe Crab Blood Required for COVID-19 Vaccines?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

March 18, 2021

“Anyone who has had an injection, vaccination, or surgery has benefited from horseshoe crabs!”

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We looked into rumors that Tucker Carlson only felt comfortable eating at a particular restaurant.

Did Tucker Carlson Say He Can't Go to Restaurants Without Being Harassed?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

March 16, 2021

The Fox News host reportedly feels comfortable dining in only one restaurant in D.C.

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Netflix sent a warning to some users regarding sharing passwords.

Did Netflix Send Test Warning to Customers About Sharing Passwords?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

March 15, 2021

Netflix, chill.

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Bread, Food, Cornbread

Did Google Offer a Pi Calculator to Test Your Mathematical Savviness?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

March 14, 2021

All hail International Pi Day!

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Waterfowl, Bird, Animal

Does a Photo Show a Mother Duck With 76 Ducklings?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

March 14, 2021

Snopes never *ducks* its fact-checking duties.

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Person, Human, Suit

Did Josh Hawley's College Roommate Say He 'Sucked' To Live With?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

March 14, 2021

A routine review of content labeled satire.

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Person, Human, Text

Does This Viral TikTok Vid Show the 'Right' Way to Use Trash Bag?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

March 14, 2021

As they say, it's called a garbage can, not a garbage cannot.

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Bird, Animal, Dove

Are Sherbet-Colored Pigeons Real?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

March 14, 2021

Who knew pigeons came in so many colors besides gray?

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Clothing, Apparel, Shoe

Is This 'Eco-Friendly' Shoe Made of Mushroom and Dog Hair?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

March 12, 2021

If you can grow your own food, why not grow your own shoes?

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Nature, Outdoors, Starry Sky

Will an Asteroid the Size of the Golden Gate Bridge Pass Near Earth?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

March 12, 2021

If true, 2001 FO32 could be the largest and fastest asteroid to pass by the planet in 2021.

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A man in face paint like The Joker is running for governor.

Is a Man in Joker Face Paint Running for Governor in Japan?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

March 12, 2021

His political party reportedly aimed to make his home district “a land of dreams and magic.”

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A social media post claimed that covid-19 vaccine may impact life insurance benefits.

Can Getting COVID-19 Vaccine Disqualify You From Life Insurance Benefits?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

March 11, 2021 (Updated: March 25, 2021)

As COVID-19 vaccines distribution ramped up in early 2021, so did misinformation.

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Coffee Cup, Cup, Spoon

Does Ground Coffee Contain Cockroaches?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

March 9, 2021 (Updated: March 15, 2021)

Cream, sugar, and… insects?

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Space Station, Outer Space, Universe

Did Tech Company Announce First 'Space Hotel' To Start Construction in 2026?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

March 9, 2021 (Updated: March 11, 2021)

There's one giant, floating caveat to consider here.

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Ice Cream, Food, Dessert

Does a Photo Show a Parasite That Replaced a Fish's Tongue?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

March 5, 2021

And you thought that canker sore was bad.

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tom vilsack vegan

Is Biden's Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack a Vegan?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

March 4, 2021

Some postulated on social media that being vegan somehow made him a bad leader for the job.

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Electrical Device, Solar Panels

Could 'Anti-Solar Panels' Use Deep Space to Generate Power at Night?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

March 3, 2021

If true, the technology could bridge energy gaps left by solar power production.

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Bag, Text

Did Amazon Change Logo After Users Compared It to Hitler's Mustache?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

March 2, 2021

iPhone and Android users can see the latest icon logo by updating their Amazon app.

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Audience, Person, Crowd

Did Trump Receive COVID-19 Vaccination Before Leaving Office?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

March 1, 2021

A number of political figures publicly shared their inoculation experience via social media.

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