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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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‘Idk why people act like it’s an all-purpose spray’: Woman issues warning for people who use Dawn Powerwash to clean. You’re probably using it wrong

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

Photo of a hand holding a Cascade Dishwasher Pod against a pattern background of dishwasher pods.

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‘I fear this will spark a debate’: Woman shares little-known use of Cascade dishwasher pods. Does it work?

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‘I just don’t even drink water when I go to restaurants’: Server warns against drinking directly from cups at restaurants

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

Braden Bjella

3 panel image: on the sides a person explains, in the middle the exterior of a Walmart store.

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‘The only upright I would buy would be a…’: Expert says never buy a Bissell, Hoover, or Dirt Devil at Walmart. Then he shows the only vacuum he’d bring home

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

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‘A repair man said you MUST use that option’: Man issues warning to people who wash heavy-duty items like blankets

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‘20 dollars at Walmart and AutoZone’: Expert exposes how you can keep your windshield clean during lovebug season

3 panel image: in the middle a person explains. On the sides there is a can of shaving cream and a can of Axe body spray.

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‘The seats look brand new’: Expert shares little-known use for Dollar General shaving cream, Axe body spray on cars

2 panel image, on left a stuffed suitcase sits on a bed and on the right an airlines baggage handler explains.

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‘Your packages, too’: Airport worker issues warning for people who put their bags on their furniture

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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‘One of the biggest mistakes I’ve made’: Woman reveals why you should never remove your memory foam mattress cover

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‘I’m about to show you a hack’: Man shops Walmart Simple Green cleaner in auto section for $4.47. Then he spots it in the cleaning aisle

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‘The car dealership told me that’s what they use’: Woman issues PSA after trying Sprayway glass cleaner hack for her car

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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‘It only takes a small amount’: Handyman reveals little-known use for WD-40. Does it work?

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‘As a house cleaner, I hate when customers want us to use their bona mops/solution’: Woman issues warning about cleaning with Swiffer mops

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‘I can smell mold, mildew, and wet wood anywhere I go’: Woman issues PSA about your washing machine at home

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‘Extremely disrespectful’: Woman cheerfully cleaning graves on TikTok divides internet

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