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

Brooke Sjoberg

Chipotle sign(l), Woman talking(c), Sour Cream(r)

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‘I used to take my frustration out on the sour cream bag’: Shopper shares how to get Chipotle sour cream at home. All it takes is Daisy and a little trick

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

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‘This feels like a culinary crime’: Chef tests frozen steak air fryer hack. Then she takes a bite

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

‘I tightened the screw. I did all the things’: Woman uses KitchenAid mixer to make focaccia. Then she calls customer service

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

A three panel design with a close up of a package that reads "stainless steel", over an image of a TJ MAxx store, next to an iamge of a man looking confused

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‘I open everything before I buy it’: Man issues PSA to T.J. Maxx customers who think they are getting a good deal on kitchenware

Two panel design with a woman looking frustrated in one and a pile of grated cheese in the other

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‘Seeing this the day my arm almost fell off’: Person shows a better way to grate cheese

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

3 panel image- on the sides we see a container of flour with dark specks in it. In the middle we see a person staring downward with the words, "friendly reminder to check your flour" over it.

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‘That’s why I keep mine in the freezer’: Woman demands answers after noticing something unusual inside her flour container

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‘It’s the best secret’: Man reveals little-known trick to boiling water properly when cooking. But does it work?

TJMAXX Customer Shocked(l) TJ MAXX Store(c) Woman showing dishes at TJ Maxx

TJ MAXX Dish

‘Go an hr before closing there’s so much good stuff they put out’: T.J. Maxx shopper thinks she found normal baking dish for $14.99. Then she checks the brand

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

Dried yogurt with spoon(l), Woman holding plate of dried yogurt(c), Hands cracking dried yogurt in half(r)

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What is dry yogurt? All about TikTok’s new favorite way to consume the dietary staple

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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‘That’s basically half the Thanksgiving meal’: Man orders Popeyes’ pre-cooked Cajun Turkey. Is it worth the $100 price tag?

3 panel image. On the left is a woman with the text "count your days, TJ Maxx", in the middle is the exterior of a TJ Maxx store, on the right we see the same woman holding up a pot.

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‘It was labeled as a dutch oven’: T.J. Maxx shopper buys a Dutch oven. Then she tries to make bread

Weber Grill(l), Home depot cashier(c), Home Depot sign(r)

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‘I know that’s not right’: Home Depot shopper finds $619 grill that’s ringing up to $75. Then he gets to a human cashier

Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

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‘What the’: Man notices something unusual about Best Foods mayo jars while shopping. It’s actually cheaper and only takes 4 ingredients to make your own

Costco storefront(l), Man talking(c), Hands touching steaks in packages(r)

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‘I always thought the redder the better’: Expert shows how you’re probably choosing your Costco steaks wrong

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