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

Mars Ramos

‘I have 13 years of work history’: Man learns the real reason Walmart lists starting jobs at $14-$21 an hour—and how to ask what you’ll be offered

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

Nina Hernandez

Woman uses Walmart’s Equate mouthwash as hack to getting alcohol on cruise ship

‘I promise the drink package is worth it’: Woman uses Walmart’s Equate mouthwash to getting alcohol on cruise ship, leaving viewers torn

Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

Main Character of the Week: The viral traveler who missed her flight

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

Goodwill shopper stunned to find Instant Pot air fryer for $5

‘This should be illegal’: Goodwill shopper stunned to find Instant Pot air fryer for $5. Then she looks inside

Adrienne Hunter is a writer and researcher based in Austin, Texas. She&#8217;s written for the Daily Dot, the Austin Chronicle, the Smithsonian, and more.

Adrienne Hunter

Woman with Rayban Metas(l+r), Amazon logo(c)

‘The girl that wore her AirPods passed away’: Amazon worker uses RayBan Metas for music now that her earbuds are banned

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

Mechanic warns of shoddy jobs that lead to A/C contamination

‘You need to flush all that out of there’: Mechanic warns of shoddy jobs that lead to A/C contamination

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

Woman’s sister buys new house. She’s shocked when she finds door in the closet

‘I told her to padlock them’: Woman’s cousin buys new house. She’s shocked when she finds door in the closet—and opens it

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 warns of scammers canceling other travelers’ cruises

‘When she called the real Carnival…’: Expert warns of scammers canceling other travelers’ cruises

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

Customer opens Dr Pepper bottle. Then she notices something strange

‘That’s Sprite’: Customer opens Dr. Pepper bottle. Then she notices something strange

Cat owner issues warning on Miami vet after nightmare experience

‘Was he alive when you brought him in?’: Pet owner issues warning about the vet after failed diagnosis

Dealership wants $1,500 for new bumper. Driver does it himself for way cheap

‘Them Toyota bumpers gone be the death of me’: Dealership wants $1,500 for new bumper. Driver does it himself for way cheap

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

Man shares ‘renter hack’ for how to hide the cords on your wall-mounted TV

‘It’s just ruining the aesthetic’: Man shares ‘renter hack’ for how to hide the cords on your wall-mounted TV

Expert explains why you may feel itchy after applying makeup

‘My eyes get SO watery after I apply makeup’: Expert explains why you may feel itchy after applying makeup—and how to prevent it

Airport worker shares why you should never fly out of Atlanta on a Tuesday

‘Don’t book on Tuesday, period’: Airport worker shares why you should never fly out of Atlanta on a Tuesday

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

Does Popeyes really have $2 protein shakes

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