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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

Size View of blue tesla(l) Tesla Dealer Sign(r) Man shares tesla quality(r)

‘Plot twist’: Man shops for Tesla Model Y at dealership. Then he takes a closer look

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

‘Do not come to my town’: For those times you just want to be left alone

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

Screenshot of Tiktok user @sarahsendsherlove; A photo of a key in a door lock with an AirBnb logo keychain.

‘The person has been here’: Airbnb guests assume locked room is a cleaning closet. Then they find it unlocked

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

Natasha Dubash

3 panel image: on the sides a person explains, in the middle a person is on hold waiting.

‘PSA’: Woman shares the real reason you should always mute when you are on hold with customer service

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

3 panel image. 2 panels show a mechanic explaining. The 3rd panel shows a cellphone with the Carfax logo on it.

‘Beware of hidden damage’: Expert shows the one thing you need to look for on a Carfax report. Here’s what to know before you go

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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‘It was priced $12.99’: Woman is shopping at T.J. Maxx. Then she spots a familiar Dollar Tree vase

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

Nina Hernandez

3 panel image showing on the left the interior of a car, in the middle the Jeep logo, and on the right a person explaining.

‘Am I the only one who didn’t know this or??’: Woman owns a Jeep Cherokee for 2 years. Then she finds a hidden compartment

2 panel image: on the left a person dressed like Disney's Little Mermaid and on the right the same person looking shocked.

‘Classic Disney? I got you’: Woman goes on date with man. Then he lets his age show

Chick-fil-a sign(l), Woman talking(c), Car with headlights on driving as it's getting dark(r)

‘No job is worth my life’: Chick-fil-A worker says her car’s headlights aren’t working. She’s forced to stay at work until it’s dark out

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

Melody Heald

3 panel image: on the left is a Starbucks barista, in the middle a Starbucks logo, and on the right Valentine's Day hearts.

‘Don’t do this’: Starbucks customer tries Valentine’s Day hack. Then a worker intervenes

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‘I’m banned on PayPal. Can you do Apple Pay?’: Woman scams man out of $500 on Facebook Marketplace. Big mistake

Woman talking with blooming onion in the background and text that says "Outback: $16.99 3-course Aussie meal with redacted text"(l), Outback steakhouse store front(r)

‘Outback stepped up with that’: Customer shows how you can get a 3-course meal at Outback Steakhouse for just $16.99

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

‘Dealing with this on a ‘06 Nissan Frontier’: Customer rolls Ford F-150 into shop after simple spark plug change. Then the puzzled mechanic discovers rare fault

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

Mars Ramos

Screenshot from @maleautism's Tiktok next to a photo of a Safeway store exterior.

‘I’m abandoning my cart in the aisle’: Safeway shopper goes to ice cream aisle. Then he notices something about the Ben & Jerry’s freezer

Man talking with text "pov: dirty shirley's"(l), Shirley temple(r)

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