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Angela Shanice Littlefield is a freelance writer with a focus on pop culture and tech news. She&#8217;s a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and an active member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). She has written and worked for entertainment figures such as Sirius XM Radio Personality Sway Calloway, and published work for Grammy U, the NAACP&#8217;s Crisis magazine, and Austin Monthly magazine.

Angela Littlefield

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‘It’s not even just the cheap ones’: Shopper goes to shoe store. Then he notices this disturbing trend with all the shoes

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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‘I never thought to do that’: Woman buys box of dates. Then she opens one up

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 was getting the Jennie-O!’: Expert exposes the real reason your ground turkey is ‘super dry.’ Here’s what to look for when you buy

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 @thechristopherpearce; Photo of a Volvo; Photo of a Boulders & Wilkins speaker

Man turns on his car stereo. Then he realizes Volvo might be lying to drivers about its speakers

3 panel image: on the left a person explains, in the middle is Sleeping Beauty's Castle at Disneyland, and on the right is a baby stroller covered in a blanket.

‘This breaks my heart’: Woman sees parents get on Disneyland ride. Then she realizes they abandoned their baby

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

Mars Ramos

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‘I been using the…shampoo and I feel like I see hair growth’: Expert exposes which shampoo ingredients you should look for if you’re trying to combat hair loss

Man shares ribeye alternative(l) Sealed Meats at store display(r)

‘You wanna learn a trick?’: Meat expert reveals ribeye alternative that is only $9.99 per pound. But is it worth it?

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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‘This hurts so much to watch’: Woman puts her own oil in her Chevy between changes. But should she?

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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‘I woulda asked for a refund’: Customer orders gender reveal cake. Then the worker tells him this

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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‘It has done me wonders’: Woman shares the one product she used to regrow her hairline

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

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‘Instant relief’: McDonald’s customer says this popular combo is effective at removing migraines. Is that true?

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

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‘I have a 2016 Ram 1500 I wonder if this is why…’: Car pulls into repair shop. Then the mechanic discovers the directions on this little-known sticker

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

Screenshot of Tiktok user @bremcbay Chevy Cruze; Comment from Tiktok user @therandomuser5738: "Everybody should know this by now".

‘Better than the Ford Freestyle I have’: Woman buys Chevrolet Cruze. Then it snows

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

3 panel image: in the middle a person slides a card into a gas pump, and on the sides a person explains.

‘I haven’t paid interest in years’: Man warns against debit cards to pay for gas. Then he reveals the little-known reason why

3 panel image: on the sides a person explains and in the middle is a bottle of Dawn Powerwash detergent.

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