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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

5 vehicles that will ‘empty your wallet’ with hidden costs

‘Don’t get me started on how bad these things are for reliability’: Expert reveals 5 vehicles that will ‘empty your wallet’ with hidden costs

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

Melody Heald

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‘You have successfully influenced me…to never thrift’: Woman warns you should always OxiClean any clothing from the thrift shop

Woman with Kirkland diaper box(l), Diapers on orange background(c), Woman talking(r)

‘All because we did a diaper keg’: Mom says she just purchased her first box of Kirkland diapers since her nearly 2-year-old daughter was born

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 put soda in it’: Woman demands answers after a second IKEA glass explodes unexpectedly

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 did not realize this was as common as it is’: Woman issues PSA about Walmart groceries after accidentally committing crime

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‘Costco is worse than Walmart’: Shopper waits for fresh Costco rotisserie chicken. He’s shocked at what the employee does next

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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‘What the hell is a Skibidi?’: Walmart shopper finds Skibidi Toilet toy. She can’t believe it has this feature

woman shocked(l) Pepsi Logo on Blue Building(c) Siete brand chips on store shelf(r)

‘I already know Pepsi is going to change the ingredients to cut cost’: Siete customers are stocking up after company was sold to Pepsi

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‘9 customers called this week with the same problem’: Expert calls out dealerships for rebranding major oil problem

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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‘Screwed up my bill by $500’: Woman calls out ‘fake’ Verizon store for doubling her phone bill

Heather Stewart is a freelance reporter. She was previously an executive producer at The Drag, UT&#8217;s award-winning podcast production house as well as a projects intern for KUT Austin. Her work can be found in the Austin Chronicle, the Victoria Advocate and more.

Heather Stewart

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‘Perfect Solar Nails doesn’t want customers’: Woman tries to book appointment at nail salon. She can’t believe their response

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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‘This is why Toyota will always be better’: Man can’t believe what Tesla interior looks like only 2 years after buying it

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

Whole Foods Market storefront(l), Woman talking with text that says "complete meal from Wholefoods for $12"(c), Deli food trays(r)

‘It’s delicious’: Whole Foods customer shows $12 ‘really healthy’ food court hack for when you don’t feel like cooking

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‘RIP the $1 menu’: Customer orders the family Hot ‘N Spicy bundle at McDonald’s for $20. Is it worth it?

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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