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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

Mercedes Vehicle Hood(l) Man shares why Mercedes doesn't allow people to open the hood(c) Mercedes Logo on building(r)

‘Sounds like John Deere’: Woman takes her Mercedes to her mechanic. Then she realizes he’s not allowed to open the hood

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

Melody Heald

‘She just couldn’t finish it’: Server calls out customers who are ‘comfortable’ asking for this special accommodation at restaurants

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

‘Things I didn’t know I needed until now’: Expert finds an unexpected curtain during home inspection. Then he pulls it back

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‘Am I the only one who didn’t know?’: Woman says these Hollister jeans are her favorite pair. Then she discovers why when she looks at the tag

Rebecca Leib

2 panel image: on the left a car with bright headlights and on the right a person explains.

‘It’s not in everybody’s heads’: Expert breaks down why car headlights are so ‘debilitatingly’ bright now

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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‘We’re just doing some investigating’: Toyota Tundra customer goes in for oil change. Then the workers dismantle his whole truck

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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‘Watch the prices!’: Woman goes to Big Lots for going out of business sale. Then she looks at the deals

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‘What happened to customer service?’: Woman buys 75-inch TCL TV from Walmart. Then it shatters

Best Buy sign(l), Man talking(c), Iphone with verizon on it(r)

‘You’re a better person than me’: Best Buy customer comes for data transfer after buying iPhone 15 through Verizon. Then things take a wrong turn

‘More than half of my mortgage’: Woman purchases Tesla Cybertruck. She didn’t check what the insurance would cost first 

Vanessa St-Amand was a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

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‘It really is that deep’: Expert says ‘micro-cheating’ will ‘devastate’ your relationship. But not everyone’s onboard

Opening Septic hole(l) Woman shares information about Chemo(c) Hose being inserted into septic tank(r)

‘Just had to put out $14,000’: Woman issues warning for patients undergoing chemotherapy

rear view of mustang(l) Man holding money near blue car(c) Man sharing information on new vehicle costs(r)

‘You could get a 2016 5.0 Mustang for this price’: Expert inspects the ‘only’ new car you can get for under $20,000. Is it worth it?

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

Woman shares story about lululemon(l) Lululemon store front(c) Police Officers investigating a shopper(r)

‘Calm down’: Customer shops $600 worth of Lululemon. Then she gets stopped at the door

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