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Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

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Left: Two women looking into camera. Text overlay reads, "No spritz when you are siting down to have a main meal please." Right: Group of friends cheers with aperol spritz in restaurant. Italian wine-based cocktail.

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“I’ll do what I want”: Italians say spritz is only for before dinner, not during, and Americans are getting pissy

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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“Today years old finding this out”: Marriott board chairman explains how to actually pronounce the hotel chain’s  name

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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“No point in getting rich anymore”: Car enthusiasts react to rumor that Mercedes is retiring the G-Wagon

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.

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Lindsey Weedston

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Who is Sinclair? Behind the TV conglomerate refusing to air Jimmy Kimmel

Left: Teen standing in a road holding a folding table, caption overlay reads, "Table surfing." Right: Young person "table surfing" in a helmet while attached to a minivan.

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Viral “table surfing” TikTok challenge leaves teen dead, another facing life-altering injuries

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Texas “Karen” berates DoorDash driver, demands she “go back to Mexico” in viral video

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“I am heartbroken”: A scam inviting people onto Amy Poehler’s podcast is running rampant—here’s how to avoid being scammed

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“Her eyes were so pretty before”: Woman’s eye color change surgery goes viral

Left: Woman holding a rock while her boyfriend stands behind her dismayed, caption overlay reads, "Showing my bf new home decor except it's just a rock from outside." Right: A rock with an Anthropologie sticker price on it reading $1000.

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No, Anthropologie isn’t selling $1,000 rocks—it’s a prank breaking boyfriends’ brains

Left: Woman with dyed red hair and glasses trying the Carnival Cruise Line and Van Leeuwen sunscreen flavored ice cream. Right: Blonde woman trying the Carnival Cruise Line and Van Leeuwen sunscreen flavored ice cream.

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“Very refreshing”: Sunscreen ice cream? Carnival Cruise Line and Van Leeuwen say yes

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It’s “Fat Bear Week”—what to know about the social media holiday

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As Swifties call out a decline in quality, an apparel designer explains why Taylor Swift’s merch has become so “underwhelming”

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“Families deserve facts, not fear”: Autistic Netflix star Dani Bowman hits back at Trump and RFK Jr.’s Tylenol claim

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“Disney, you have lost your mind”: Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN announce price hike just one week after boycotts

Left: Bright room under LED light. Right: Dark room under same LED light.

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