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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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‘Wait until you hear about mayonnaise’: Woman finds out homemade Alfredo sauce is only 2 ingredients. Then she realizes what she’s been eating

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘This is exactly how I fixed this issue on my Land Cruiser’: Expert reveals how to fix your engine for $7. You just have to replace this little-known part at AutoZone

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‘Who would do this and not be embarrassed???’: Olive Garden customer asks for unlimited soup or salad deal. Then they make this special request

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‘My car was not stopping’: Woman’s brakes go out on the highway. Then she remembers this little-known trick that ‘saved her life’

Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

Main Character of the Week: The last days of NFL Twitter

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

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‘That’s so weird’: Chick-fil-A customer orders Frosted Coffee with whipped cream. Then a worker steps in

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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‘Mine said this and then I found out I was pregnant 2 days later’: Woman puts her Oura ring on. Then she gets a warning

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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‘Girl math’: Woman says you don’t need to air up your tires because it’s cold. Is she onto something?

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

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‘Chips and salsa’: Server shares what not to do at a restaurant unless you want to be perceived as a bad tipper

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

Melody Heald

‘It pays to buy your wife good stuff’: Homeowner shares how to fix frozen pipe in 5 minutes. All you need is one household tool

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 just want a peach’: Costco shopper buys giant jar of whole peaches. Then she tries to taste one

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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‘You will be sacrificing’: Should you consider the 2025 Mazda CX-30 over its sibling model? Expert reveals what to know before you go

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

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‘It’s about to get people in trouble’: Woman says new Instagram update is a field day for nosy people

‘What in the world is that?’: Woman goes to the gym after putting her clothes in Samsung washer. Then she comes home

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

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