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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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‘I felt forced to stay to finish my frappe’: Starbucks barista complains after making ‘for here’ drink. Customers didn’t know about the new policy

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

‘There’s a little notch right here’: Man reveals the right way to wash your windshield at the gas station. You’ve been using the squeegee wrong

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

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‘This isn’t Amazon. This is Kohl’s’: Woman tries to make Amazon return at Kohl’s. Then the worker gaslights her

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 is what we’re eating’: McDonald’s customer gets Chicken McNuggets for her daughter. Then she bites into something hard

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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‘I was gonna buy this that’s crazy’: Woman uses a Medicube Booster Pro. Then it sends her to the ER

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‘I’m gonna be out of town’: Woman sells shoes on Facebook Marketplace. Then the buyer tries to pay her in advance

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

‘Alignments is SO worth it’: Mechanic says watch out for lifetime alignment deals. So, do you really need an alignment?

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

Melody Heald

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‘It’s almost impossible to shut them off’: Expert warns you need to check your washing machine every 6 months. Here’s what can happen if you don’t

‘I was literally gonna purchase one of these’: Woman issues warning after this popular skincare device left her with facial paralysis

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‘Thousands of dollars worth of damage’: Walmart shopper issues warning about Armor All. Here’s what you should know before putting it on your car

Laiken Neumann is a former Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

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‘Costs more than we make an hour’: Menards worker wears jacket to work. Then a manager steps in

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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‘Worst day of my life’: Man issues dire warning about getting LASIK

Rebecca Leib

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‘Men hate puzzles. They LOVE quests’: Men and women agree this relationship hack is genius

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‘My life ain’t been the same since’: Former T.J. Maxx worker warns against buying ‘random’ snacks from the retailer. Then she reveals why

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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