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

Nina Hernandez

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‘I’ll take, Things I Should’ve Researched, for $700’: Woman takes lights off her GMC Denali. Then she sees the damage

David Covucci was the senior politics and technology editor at the Daily Dot, covering the nexus between Washington and Silicon Valley. His work has appeared in Vice, the Huffington Post, Jezebel, Gothamist, and other publications.

David Covucci

QAnon cheers Los Angeles fire, except for James Woods

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

‘The gas stations are always out’: Home Depot shopper says you can always find this type of Red Bull in-store. Why?

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‘I KNEW SOMETHING WAS UP’: iPhone user explains the real reason you’re sleeping through your alarm. Here’s how to change it

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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‘A lot of people think…’: Expert shares the right way to warm up modern cars. It’s not how you think

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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‘It’s mandatory’: Woman at all-inclusive resort says avoid ice cubes—and make sure to ask for Bacardi and Absolut. Here’s why

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‘They’re not allowing people to buy it’: Walmart shopper finds ‘hidden’ clearance section. Then a worker steps in

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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‘Now I’m scared to get mine’: Domino’s customer picks up Emergency Pizza. There’s just one problem

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‘Never let me down’: Mechanics reveal the best tire brand. So is it Goodyear, Falken, or Yokohama?

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

Melody Heald

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‘Ive won so many free chipotle bowls and burritos’: Chipotle customer reveals hack to get free Lifestyle Bowl. Does it work?

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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‘It’s in the job description’: Best Buy customer tries to activate Lively phone. Then the workers refuse to help

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

Nate Wolf

‘Can we tall about real things?’ Musk’s ‘midwit’ conversation with German far-right leader leaves fans fuming

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‘This sold me!’: Driver shows little-known use of shaving cream on cars for when it snows

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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‘She kept those items’: Shopper tries to check out with $150 Sephora gift card. Then the worker claims there’s only $91 on it

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

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