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

Braden Bjella

2 panel image: on the left is the exterior of a T-Mobile store and on the right a person explains

‘$10,000 easy’: T-Mobile worker says your iPhone could be worth thousands. Here’s what to check for

two panel design with a man looking and laughing at the camera, next to an image of a Chevy truck

‘I just didn’t have it in me to convince people’: Former Chevrolet salesman said he felt ‘really bad’ selling customers Chevys. Here’s what he did instead

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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‘There is no way’: Landlord tells tenant apartment has ‘real wood’ floors. Then she tries to clean them

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

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‘I thought it was weird she didn’t scan my item’: Target shopper tries to return $40 product. Then a worker intervenes

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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‘You will close garages’: Expert shows little-known trick for replacing a broken rearview mirror. Here’s what else to just DIY on your car

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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‘This action is what causes heart problems’: Expert reveals the right way to shovel snow in the winter. You’re probably doing it wrong

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

Melody Heald

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‘36 patches for $2.56’: Walmart shopper finds $9 Mighty Patch blemish patches. Then she takes a look at the fine print

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‘So good to know’: In-N-Out customer warns against ordering the Flying Dutchman

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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‘Never’: Dealership salesman says never buy these 2 Ford models used. Then he blasts this Mercedes C-Class

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‘Most upsetting piece of information’: Woman uses Dyson hair tool. Then her hairstylist intervenes

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

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TikTok users think blocking Facebook changes their FYP—here’s what we know

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‘We can only take 7 things’: Woman takes clothes to Plato’s Closet and gets $12. Then she takes the same box back

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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‘This kit anywhere else is almost $1K…and they’re selling it for $162’: Driver discovers you can buy engine parts from Temu. But should you?

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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