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

Melody Heald

‘That’s a good deal’: Dad feeds family of 6 with Olive Garden for $20. Here’s how

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Goodwill shopper shares trick to get any item for $10

‘The Goodwill tag said $24’: Goodwill shopper shares trick to get any item for $10

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

Mars Ramos

Mechanic shares the real reason why going to the mechanics is so expensive

‘That’s why I bought a Toyota‘: Mechanic shares the real reason why going to the mechanics is so expensive

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

Expert says Chewy is using this trick to steal your information

‘They have literally lied to our customers’: Expert says Chewy is using this trick to steal your information

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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‘He doesn’t make his clothes for women who look like us’: Did the founder of Lululemon say he didn’t want Black people to wear his clothes? (updated)

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

Expert says this is the one cruise line you should never travel

‘They scored an 83 and needed an 86 to pass’: Expert says this is the one cruise line you should never travel

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

Woman shares her trick to exposing bed bugs while staying in a hotel

‘Even 5 star hotels aren’t clean’: Woman shares her trick to exposing bed bugs while staying in a hotel

Man says he found an expiration date on his Toyota

‘Have you ever seen a car that expires?’: Man says he found an expiration date on his Toyota

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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‘This is scary’: Man compares chicken from his butcher to chicken from Walmart and Perdue

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

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‘Don’t operate like this’: Woman calls out plumbing business that refused to give her a quote on the phone—then demanded $200 fee when she refused service

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

‘That’s not even enough for one serving’: Costco shopper catches Del Real Foods falsely advertising how much meat is in birria container

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

Nina Hernandez

‘These easily get 30 miles per gallon on the highway’: Mechanic reveals the 6 most reliable used vehicles you can buy for under $10,000

‘My anxiety says no’: Skin doctor says you’re probably showering wrong

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

‘Lennar homes are literally cardboard’: Homeowner warns against company building houses across the country, says it charges hidden fees

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