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Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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‘I literally witnessed this’: Former restaurant server reveals the real reason you should never use the salt and pepper shakers on the table

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

‘You will regret this’: Server shows what happens when you leave cash tips

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

‘When did those arrows come out?’: Man rents Home Depot van and tries to fill it up with gas. There’s just 1 problem

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

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‘We HAD to get it’: Target customer sees iPad Air 5th Gen usually priced at $749.99. Then she nabs it for $224.99

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

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‘It’s the pleasure principle’: TikTok therapist Courtney Tracy has a cult following. And she can see that your unconscious is showing

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

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‘We need to be checking oils’: Expert says people ‘go wrong’ when it comes to buying chips. Then he shares what you should be buying instead

‘Got my last car from an auction. Nissan Altima $800’: Woman says the trick to getting a reliable car for cheap is auctions. Then she reveals exactly what you should say

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

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Influencer sparks outrage after snatching baby wombat from its mother in viral video

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‘We always agreed on politics—until last year’: Wife devastated by husband’s political shift asks for advice

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

‘Cfa employee, they taste amazing but please don’t’: Woman issues PSA for Chick-fil-A customers who like the frosted coffee

Mariam Sharia is a senior editor and reporter at the Daily Dot.

Mariam Sharia

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Bryan Johnson is playing the internet like an improv stage

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

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‘Haven’t been proven as a viable excuse’: Climate activists installed a giant aquarium in the Hilton lobby. It’s a warning to JP Morgan

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

‘Report it stolen, get a lawyer. This your life changing bag’: Man takes BMW to car dealership for service. They give it to someone else

Katka is a journalist who is chronically online. She uses her background in social media to surface trending content and commentary shaping contemporary internet culture. Previous bylines include HelloGiggles, Best Life, Lonely Planet, HuffPost, SheKnows and more.

Katka Lapelosa

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