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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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‘We have to empty and destroy all content’: Warehouse worker issues dire warning about Prime energy drink. How worried should you be?

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

Melody Heald

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‘I thought that it was optional’: Woman issues warning about email signatures after realizing what she sent to her boss

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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‘I just bought an HRV’: Woman buys new Honda HR-V. Her rear window shattered the next day

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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‘That’s a damn hot dog bun’: H-E-B shopper notices something unusual about donut from the bakery section

Wendy's sign(l), Man talking to camera(c), Krabby Patty Meal sign(R)

‘’Fresh beef’ what was it before?’: Customer catches Wendy’s teasing Spongebob Krabby Patty meal

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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‘What are the specks then?’: Expert says Breyers may have bamboozled you with its Natural Vanilla ice cream (updated)

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‘So which is the best?’: Expert reveals how Brita is the ‘worst’ water filter you can buy. Here’s why

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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‘Subarus are supposed to be reliable’: Driver waits 4 years to buy ‘dream car.’ Then she tries to use it

Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

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‘What the’: Man notices something unusual about Best Foods mayo jars while shopping. It’s actually cheaper and only takes 4 ingredients to make your own

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

Mechanic blasts new F-150 for making this essential part of the car plastic

‘I’m just not impressed, Ford’: Mechanic blasts new F-150 for making this essential part of the car plastic

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

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‘We saw him spiraling’: TikToker’s old videos resurface after arrest following death of therapist

Kiera Sargent is a self-declared chronically online adult, she enjoys weaving stories out of the content she consumes to reflect on greater social and cultural developments. When she’s not staring at a screen, she stares at the pages of a book, through a camera viewfinder, or at a paint-soaked canvas.

Kiera Sargent

Target logo(l), Woman smiling(c), Empty shelves(r)

‘Start stocking up’: Woman tries to go shopping at Target and there’s nothing left. Should you be concerned?

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

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‘They do this with the Bratz dolls too!’: Walmart shopper demands answers after noticing something unusual about $27 My Life As dolls

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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‘EPA messing up the way a motor should run’: Mechanic working on Dodge Ram discovers shocking issue

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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