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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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‘A repair man said you MUST use that option’: Man issues warning to people who wash heavy-duty items like blankets

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

‘Get on my head’: Ellysa Yaho and a wig are the voice of frustration on TikTok

Vanessa St-Amand was a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

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‘I’m scared to look’: Woman issues warning for people who keep their iPhones nearby while they are in the shower

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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‘It’s typically a sign that your engine’s pistons are worn out’: Expert reveals how to tell if your car’s engine is about to go

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 would have asked for her manager’: Texas Roadhouse customer gets the check. Then she sees what the server wrote on it

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

Nina Hernandez

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‘Pay attention’: Person issues warning to people who use public bathrooms at malls and restaurants

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‘I’ve seen about 5 of these coming through the hospital’: Expert warns about this $330 Amazon car seat. Look for this red flag

‘Do you know what you want?’: Woman goes on second date with older guy. She can’t believe what he tells the server

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Entertainment

‘Baby there’s no plane’: This ‘Real Housewives’ trending sound has a tragic origin story

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

‘I used to work retail and can say this stuff happens’: Woman shops Target home goods section. Then she notices fellow customer doing something strange

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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‘You see that off-brand Oreo vibe?’: Shopper buys Game Day Oreo pack. Then she notices something only a true Oreo fan would notice

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‘Did you forget to pay your subscription?’: Toyota driver tries to start truck using remote start. There’s just one problem

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘The Texas Roadhouse in my town has a 2-3 hour wait every day’: Texas Roadhouse customer shares hack for never having to wait for a table

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‘I knew it’: Doctor shares the truth about Chick-fil-A’s new french fries

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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