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Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

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‘I just know my future is set’: Woman shares why you should get a receipt when buying Celsius

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

‘Rule of thumb’: Man shops for Costco Holiday Mix. Then he notices something on the back of the bag

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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‘That’s an insane deal’: Tractor Supply customer doesn’t like the store price. So he offers $2,500 instead

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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‘Does anybody know what this means?’: Raising Cane’s customer demands answers after seeing what worker put on her receipt

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

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‘Why are you asking me?’: Man says cashier didn’t know how to count change, asked for his help

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‘Paying to be lied to’: Woman takes car to Firestone. Then she gets a second opinion

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‘Wait WHAT’: Mail worker shares warning for people who send out Christmas cards

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘Marketing took y’all bonus’: Walmart worker receives Christmas gift from corporate. Then she opens the box

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

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‘Checking oil nowadays is a guess’: Man leaves 2023 Hyundai Palisade in garage for 23 hours. Then he tries to check the oil

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‘They can get all of the cards in your wallet’: iPhone customer says change this AirDrop setting to avoid letting people steal from your Apple Wallet

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‘Way underneath market value’: Expert exposes little-known hack for buying a car—for cheaper than at the dealership

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‘Who thought of this?’: AMC customer calls out ‘Wicked’ drinks for this strange design flaw. It’s ruining the movie for everyone

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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‘You’re gonna think I’m crazy’: HomeGoods shopper finds picture on shelf. Then she takes a closer look

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘I can’t wait to buy one of these’: Expert reveals little-known plans for $25K Tesla. Is it worth it?

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