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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

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“They’re so cute”: Woman buys shoes from Goodwill. Then they start “disintegrating” the first time she wears them. Here’s why

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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“Let this be your sign”: Should you trade your phone in at the Apple Store or T-Mobile? Customer speaks out after discovering a little-known loophole

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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Woman gets sample at Walmart, starts choking on it. No one comes to help her

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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“She literally… exposed me”: Woman buys love spell from Etsy witch. Then the seller backstabs her

Person looking nervous and a hand pulling out a long strand of toilet paper from a dispenser. Text over: PV: when you're an IBS girly and go to Europe and have to PAY to use the bathroom AND pre-pick your toilet paper.

“You pre pick your toilet paper?!”: Woman goes to public bathroom. She has to pay to get in

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

“The single tax”: Airlines accused of price hikes for solo travelers

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“I literally saw her just targeting random young girls”: Woman goes to Sprouts. Then she gets suspicious when another woman compliments her leggings

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

Melody Heald

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“Explain yourself!!!”: woman orders Too Good to Go. Then she sees old pizza slices thrown in shopping bag

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 hope you got 99% off”: Woman books flight on Jet2 Airlines. Then she sees her seat

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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“Did it work?”: Renter says landlord refuses to fix treadmill. So he pretends to be a new client and schedules a tour

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‘I want to show you what strangers can see’: Woman issues ‘cybersecurity’ warning to people who connect their phones in rental cars

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“What’s your name?”: Man checks out at Total Wine & More. Then the cashier fails to check his ID

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Movie theater-goer shares her unethical life hack to getting free popcorn

2 panel image. Discount on Home Depot self-checkout machine on left. Home Depot on right.

Home Depot customer shares code to enter at self-checkout for major discount. Yes, it works—for now

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