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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

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‘I start to cry’: IMAX movie customer says random man asked her a shocking question. What does it mean?

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘Make sure it’s the Platinum’: Man reveals little-known use for Dawn Powerwash liquid soap. Does it work?

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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“Would you like to add a tip?”: Woman ends up in the emergency room. Then they bring out a tap-to-pay tablet while she’s still in bed

Three panel design with panel one showing a Walmart employee who is mid-speaking, the middle panel is a Walmart store during the night, and the 3rd panel shows a hand sanitizer bottle.

‘I grabbed 3 of them’: Walmart worker takes viral hand sanitizer for herself after co-worker put them out. Here’s what aisle they’re in—and why they’re so in-demand

Andrew Wyrich is the former newsletter editor at the Daily Dot. He previously served as the deputy tech editor. Andrew has written for USA Today, NorthJersey.com, and other newspapers and websites. His work has been recognized by the Society of the Silurians, Investigative Reporters &amp; Editors (IRE), and the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ).

Andrew Wyrich

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Newsletter: 💅 Elon Musk mocked as Trump’s new First Lady

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

Two panel design with one showing a large advent calendar and a woman standing next to it, the 2nd image is a Lindt Chocolate store sign

‘Aren’t all advent calendars a scam?’: Costco shopper buys Lindt chocolate advent calendar for over $200. Then she opens the box (update)

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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‘All my tools are Milwaukee’: Construction worker compares $400 Milwaukee laser to $35 Amazon version. Are you wasting your money?

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‘Thank God I don’t have a fob’: Dealership worker says she can’t believe drivers don’t know this about their key fob

Costco worker refuses to allow husband to pay for wife after her card declined

‘You’re still considered a guest’: Costco worker refuses to allow husband to pay for wife after her card declined

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

Angela Andaloro

Entertainment

The history and rise in popularity of the ‘Wednesday dance’

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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‘They cut me off’: Man says Applebee’s dollar margaritas are a ‘scam.’ Here’s why—and what to expect next time they’re back

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

A person looking at the camera next to an Olive Garden sign. With MCOTW overlay.

Main Character of the Week: Olive Garden breadsticks

Rachel Joy Thomas is a music journalist, freelance writer, and hopeful author who resides in Austin, Texas.

Rachel Joy Thomas

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‘Going to be waiting awhile’: Woman goes to Whataburger drive-thru. Then she notices the Toyota in front of her

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‘I’ve been paying off $11,000 in debt for a year and a half’: Woman says you should never finance a car. Here’s why

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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