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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’ve made a lot’: Man says he was fired after refusing to post a ‘ghost’ job to Indeed. Here’s how to spot one

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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‘Never thought about rims… thanks for the suggestion!’: Customer notices Walmart shopping cart zip-tied to Dodge Challenger in the parking lot. Why?

Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

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‘Speed Queen all the way’: Shopper buys $550 Samsung washing machine. It breaks down a year later

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

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‘It worked’: Customer shares how to trick to Hulu workers into lowering subscription price

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‘I did do my research’: Driver buys new $50K Volkswagen. It already has transmission issues at 5 months old

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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‘I didn’t even know’: Seller says Etsy charged her every time someone clicked through her store without buying

Mike Hadge

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‘Wow that’s tragic’: A snapshot of  athletes taking part in the ‘signing old photos’ TikTok prank

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‘Then you’re waiting for 10 minutes’: Duane Reade shopper tries to buy an energy drink. Then he sees the fridge’s door handle

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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‘This reminds me a lot of a BMW’: Viewers can’t believe someone traded this 2024 Volkswagen for a new Nissan

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Chipotle, Cinnabon, and Auntie Anne’s have all released official Halloween costumes this year, but why?

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‘My ex just got a Honda Helix’: Man brags it’s only $1.84 to fill up his moped at 7-Eleven. There’s just one problem

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

Melody Heald

‘They should have scales at the hotbar’: Customer accidentally drops $20 on hot meal from Whole Foods. Here’s how to avoid making the same mistake

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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‘It’s not worth it’: Can you get arrested for having an Amazon Fire Stick?

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‘I never get onto the table until they ask me’: Woman says she just found out you aren’t supposed to sit on doctor’s table

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