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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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Culture

Is this line from ‘Home Alone’ the latest creepy example of the Mandela Effect?

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

‘Let’s see if we can get out of a ticket’: Driver gets pulled over at 2am. Then he does a magic trick with a Sharpie

Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

Gisselle Hernandez

You can be charged if your car doesn’t have this feature. Here’s how to avoid the $1,000 fine

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Could the end of driver’s license renewal be near? Here’s what we know

Delta Sign(l) People holding up plane ceiling(r)

In-flight DIY: Passengers become part of Delta crew for a short moment after ceiling collapses mid-flight

Man with Beard, Cold Stone Creamery Signage

‘COLD STONE HAS LOST..THEY MIND’: Customer goes to Cold Stone. Then he takes a closer look at the triple pint

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Woman gives man her Ray-Ban Meta glasses to vlog their date. Then she accidentally discovers she’s the other woman

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‘My mom bought a Costco pack of Alani’: Teen drinks Alani Nu energy drinks. Then she collapses

2 panel image. Wooden door with caption that reads: "Why is Home Depot selling medieval, walking dead, 28 days later, Legend, Keep the (vampire emoji) out, doors this season??? They know something we don't?" on left. Home Depot store on right.

‘They know something we don’t?’: Woman goes to Home Depot. Then she sees the kind of door the store is selling

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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Main Character of the Week: The women who shared the best—and most toxic—ways to deal with an unfaithful ex

Gerard Conroy is a freelance writer covering internet culture, human interest stories, and the cultural shifts defining modern life. Growing up in a small town and now living in a big city, he brings a broad perspective to viral moments—connecting them to larger cultural forces with equal parts sharp analysis and humor. He also enjoys writing about fitness, music, and the evolution of food and drink culture.

Gerard Conroy

Man shows easy trick by shaking the egg, and easy way to make scrambled egg

Man says shake your eggs before cracking them open on the Blackstone. Then he shows what happens when you take his advice

Laiken Neumann is a former Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

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Woman issues warning about milk at Costco, Walmart, Kroger after FDA begins this policy change. Here’s what milk is safe

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‘I would simply pass away’: Woman bites into Kit-Kat. Then she takes a look inside

Claire Goforth is a lawyer and investigative editor. Her work has appeared in the Guardian, Al Jazeera, the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, and more. She regularly appears on radio and in podcasts. Email for booking info.

Claire Goforth

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