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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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‘That’s not what I paid for originally’: Woman orders $24 Uber. Then she checks her receipt

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

Mars Ramos

Woman with text "did you know this?!?!?!?"(l), La Banderita flour tortillas in package(r)

‘Now I need to go read mine’: Woman says you’ve been storing your La Banderita tortillas wrong

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

Screenshot of Tiktok user @landjworks pointing at a scuffed wood floor; Photos of CeraVe products.

‘Just do this’: Expert reveals little-known use for CeraVe that will change your home’s floors

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

A photo of a Texas Roadhouse neon sign; a screenshot of Tiktok user @per_thelastepisode

‘I would call for the manager soooo fast’: Customer sees Texas Roadhouse bread basket. Then she notices something strange about the iconic rolls

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

Nina Hernandez

Screenshot from @christophervelasquez956's Tiktok of a display of Sam's Club rotisserie chicken; A sign for Sam's Club.

‘Check the spacing’: Sam’s Club customer exposes little-known hack to make sure you get the freshest rotisserie chicken

Starbucks sign(l), Man talking(c), Starbucks mobile app(r)

‘My biggest pet peeve fr’: Starbucks barista issues warning to those who place mobile orders

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

Three screenshots from @royaltyautoservice's Tiktok.

‘It’s not just European vehicles that have this’: Expert works on 2021 Volvo. Then he issues a warning about this little-known compartment on your car

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

A photo of the Abercrombie & Fitch store in New York City; Screenshot of Tiktok user @knetooo

‘This is so smart’: Woman buys Abercrombie cardigan on sale. Then she discovers a ‘glitch’ in its exchange policy

Two panel design with a line forming at a TJ Maxx, next to an image of a TJ Maxx sign

‘As a cashier, I swear…’: Man goes shopping at T.J. Maxx. Then he notices something unusual

2 panel image: on the left is the Honda logo on the hood of a car. On the right a person washes their car.

‘My car is 12 years old and I make 6 figures’: Older Honda CR-Vs are everywhere because ‘who wants a $500 car payment.’ Should you get one used?

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

‘May require advance passenger information’: Woman books domestic flight. Then she receives a surprising email

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

Natasha Dubash

A Wing Stop exterior; a screenshot of Tiktok user @unseenvideoz2 holding Wing Stop fries.

‘I just spent almost $100’: Man orders Wingstop. Then he confronts the manager after looking at what’s inside his bag

Man shares what happened to him at Macy's(l) Macys Store Front(r)

‘How do I cancel this?’: Macy’s shopper buys hundreds of dollars worth of items. Then the worker offers him $200 off

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

Kia at mechanic shop(l) Vehicle Junk Yard(c) Spoiled Honda(r)

‘And people STILLLL buy them’: Car expert reveals the real reason Kias end up at the junkyard. It’s not what you expect

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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