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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.

Rodent, Animal, Mammal

Did Scientists Discover Why Wombat Poop Is Square?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 28, 2021

The cubed-shaped turds have fascinated wildlife ecologists for decades.

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Advertisement, Poster, Electronics

Does This Photo Show the Milky Way From Perseverance Mars Rover?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 27, 2021

The Mars rover is equipped with five cameras.

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penguin sweaters

Does Australia's Oldest Man Knit Sweaters for Injured Penguins?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 27, 2021

The doll-sized sweaters were intended to help protect penguins after an oil spill.

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Bird, Animal, Cardinal

Does This Photo Show Half-Male, Half-Female Cardinal?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 26, 2021

In theory, such a bird would also be able to both lay and fertilize eggs.

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Poster, Advertisement, Text

Is This an Authentic Photo of a Baby Shark With a 'Human Face'?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 24, 2021

If true, it wouldn't be the first deformed shark to make waves on the internet.

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Penguin, Bird, Animal

Does a Viral Photo Show a Bright Yellow Penguin?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 22, 2021

The bright yellow chest feathers of ordinary king penguins are thought to be an evolutionary tac ...

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Wildlife, Animal, Mammal

Did a Gas Leak Lead to the Discovery of a Bear Living Under a Tennessee Home?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 22, 2021

Cubs in the wild reportedly tend to be quiet — unless they're afraid, cold, or hungry.

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Nature, Outdoors, Bear

Did Stray Dogs in Russia Turn Blue from Chemical Waste?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 21, 2021

Some news outlets reported the coloration resulted from chemical exposure.

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cadbury ad

Did Same-Sex Kiss in Cadbury Ad Spark Angry Petition?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 19, 2021

An online petition claimed two men sharing a chocolate in a Cadbury advertisement was "selling s ...

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germany wind solar power

Did 'Total Collapse' in Wind and Solar Energy Leave Germans in Need of Coal-Fired Power?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 19, 2021

The European nation is heralded as a leader in wind and solar energy production.

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Nature, Outdoors, Land

Does This Photo Show a Human-Sized Lion's Mane Mushroom?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 15, 2021

It takes a pretty fun-gi to come up with such a tall tale.

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manatees mermaids

Myths, Manatees, and Mermaids in the Age of Exploration

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 15, 2021

Here's an example of how folklore, myth, and legend can sometimes slow scientific understanding.

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Person, Human, Art

Was 'Muffin Man' Song a Warning to Kids About 16th-Century Serial Killer?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 12, 2021

The baker reportedly lured children to their death by dangling muffins from a string.

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cat poop valentines day

Yes, You Can Pay a Cat To Poop on an Ex's Name This Valentine's Day

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 11, 2021

It’s a “smear campaign" like no other.

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what is chestfeeding

Were UK Midwives Encouraged To Say 'Chestfeeding' To Be More Inclusive?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 10, 2021

Adding new words is not the same as banishing the old ones.

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Person, Human, Sitting

Did Michigan Sen. Mike Shirkey Suggest Capitol Riot Was 'Hoax' in Leaked Video?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 10, 2021

The local Michigan GOP censured Shirkey for pushing false conspiracy theories.

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manatee farts

Do Manatees Control Their Buoyancy by Farting?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 9, 2021

Manatees appear to have harnessed the energy-saving power of their manatoots.

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Bicycle, Bike, Transportation

Did Juli Briskman Lose Her Job After Flipping Off Trump, Then Get Elected in County Home to His Golf Club?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 8, 2021

One of Trump's golf clubs is reportedly located in the county where Juli Briskman now holds an e ...

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gold tongue mummy

Were Gold-Tongued Mummies Discovered in Egypt?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 8, 2021

It is thought the adornment enabled individuals to speak in the afterlife.

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smuggle cactus

Was a Woman Caught Smuggling Nearly 1,000 Cacti and Succulents Strapped to Her Body?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 6, 2021

The booty was reportedly worth an estimated $10,000 in local currency.

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