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Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

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Susan LaMarca

Left: Woman in a bathroom wearing a bathrobe, with her fingers interlaced, looking into the camera. Right: Woman tossing Oura Ring into a trashcan, text overlay reads, "People online will try to convince you to buy an Oura Ring, it's very important you do not listen"

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“Number one worst purchase”: Woman buys an Oura Ring, then throws it in the trash

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“Turn it off”: Swollen iPad sparks safety panic on TikTok, users urge woman immediately remove it from her house

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

3 panel image: a reception desk, a Mercedes symbol, and a person.

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‘You got ripped off’: Mercedes-Benz owner says she was quoted $800 for a battery replacement. Then she negotiates a better deal

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

Braden Bjella

2 panel image, left is a screengrab of car interior, text over: ever since it got REAL cold lately my car has struggled to start...now this morning it straight up won't? Right is a person sitting in a car.

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‘Clearly your car is boujee: Woman’s Nissan starts making this weird sound in the cold. Then she discovers what it means

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‘I never knew this’: Expert shares tip for when your car with keyless entry won’t open

Dusty Kia Carnival(l) KIA dealer sign(c) Woman wearing sunglasses(R)

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‘I’m going to get my big fat check’: Woman buys a Kia Carnival. Then she’s back at the dealership returning it 3 months later

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

White lexus with text that says "204 RX350 is now a lemon after 2 weeks of ownership - Got rid of a 2023 RX to just get another lemon."(l), Man talking(c), Lexus sign(r)

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‘After 2 weeks of ownership’: Lexus customer says his 2024 RX 350 ‘died randomly’

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

DeWalt logo(l), Man smiling(c), Battery pack(r)

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‘Imma go check’: Man reveals hidden use for DeWalt 20-volt batteries

Toyota sign(l), Man talking(c), hands on car battery(r)

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‘I don’t care what anyone says. They are the best batteries hand down’: Man discovers Toyota car batteries are something different entirely when he peels the label

Man warns against buying a Tesla after it completely powers down. He just charged it for 8 hours

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‘I can’t get in my car’: Man warns against buying a Tesla after it completely powers down. He just charged it for 8 hours

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Toshiba recalls nearly 200,000 laptop batteries because they might literally melt

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