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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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‘My anxiety would never let me’: Delta passenger tests ‘airport theory’ at Atlanta airport. Then TSA gets in her way

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

‘No means no’: Publix shopper declines sample when she walks in. Then the worker intervenes

Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

Mikael Thalen

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GiveSendGo miffed its big breach wasn’t in charges against hacker Aubrey Cottle

Nate Wolf is a reporter based in New York City. His work has appeared in the Chief, InsuranceNewsNet, and Deadspin.

Nate Wolf

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MAGA falls back on old voter fraud claims after shock Wisconsin loss

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

Braden Bjella

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‘Ruin a good steak?’: Texas Roadhouse server begs customers to say yes to ‘smother’ their steaks. Then she reveals why she’s desperate

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

Melody Heald

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‘Don’t ever get that one’: HVAC expert walks into Home Depot. Then he reveals the only thermostat he trusts

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

‘The worst part was…’: Waitress serves a couple at restaurant. Then she sees the secret note they left her on napkin

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

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‘I’m just letting them know’: Server issues warning to people who order ginger ale. Then she reveals what she really gives them

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‘This is the safest way I’ve been dealing with tailgaters for decades’: Driver gets followed by angry road rager. Then he comes up with a way to defend himself

Hope Talbot is a freelance journalist currently based in New York City. Her work has appeared in The Daily Express, Euronews, and Bristol24/7, to name a few.

Hope Talbot

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Leftist Twitch steamer, U.S citizen, says CBP searched phone at Mexico border

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

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‘She def did this’: Woman says her boyfriend of 4 years left her for his co-worker. Then she reveals the signs she ignored

Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

Gisselle Hernandez

Scrolling In The Deep: I know this slang hates to see me coming

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

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‘My whole life is a lie’: Woman exposes ‘real way’ to use potato peeler. Then she tests it on a cucumber

‘I tip on my SERVICE’: Texas Roadhouse server tells table that restaurant is out of bread. Then they look over to table next to them

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