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.
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Dec. 3, 2020
It’s rumored that the North Pole resident is considered an essential worker with an “innate immu ...
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Dec. 3, 2020 (Updated: Dec. 16, 2020)
It’s hard to type an official statement when lacking opposable thumbs.
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Dec. 3, 2020
Einstein wasn’t afraid to question religion as critically as he did scientific theory.
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Dec. 2, 2020
Rumor has it the Sun King was known as a womanizer who enjoyed viewing the labor process unobstr ...
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Dec. 2, 2020
The story reportedly questioned the accuracy and credibility of reported U.S. COVID-19 deaths.
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Dec. 1, 2020 (Updated: July 1, 2021)
Alleged health concerns in late 2020 prompted the question: Is Biden too old to be president?
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Nov. 30, 2020
If that were the case, we're not sure Starbucks would be allowed to sell that drink anymore.
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Nov. 22, 2020
With a price tag this high, Bancroft Park flushed away its competition.
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Nov. 21, 2020
Bubblers beware: This tree sap can contain toxins harmful to the skin.
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Nov. 20, 2020
Keep your mask on. Preprint studies should always be taken with caution.
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Nov. 20, 2020
Stranger things have happened in the Sunshine State.
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Nov. 19, 2020
Though the four-legged robots mimic real canines, they will not replace military working dogs.
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Nov. 19, 2020
The term has been used to describe overbearing government regimes.
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Nov. 18, 2020
Research indicates that the hallucinogenic chemical in mushrooms may treat certain health issues.
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Nov. 17, 2020
If you see an unaccompanied service dog in a vest, follow it.
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Nov. 16, 2020
The letter "G" is one of several English letters that has multiple lowercase versions.
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Nov. 16, 2020
The possibility was one of a suite of new features designed to facilitate holding live events in ...
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Nov. 12, 2020
The IRS warns that it will never send unsolicited text messages or emails.
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Nov. 11, 2020
An important reminder to closely read the owner's manual.
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Nov. 11, 2020
Posting a video to social media does not make its content authentic.
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