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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

Customer goes to ‘fancy’ restaurant and orders pasta. Then they spot the Barilla farfalle box in the back

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‘Apparently Velveeta thinks I identify as a family of 5: Customer accuses Velveeta of false advertising

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

Hand putting pizza into oven with text "but then how am I supposed to get it out later?"(l), Woman holding pizza box with text that says 'why does every pizza box say to put the pizza directly on the oven rack?'(c), Burnt pizza on pan(r)

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‘Don’t invite me over for pizza if you’re putting it on a pan’: Woman finds out she’s been making frozen pizza wrong this whole time. But not everyone is on board

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

Pot on stover(l), Woman talking(c), Le Creuset pots stacked(r)

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‘Looks like I’ll be upgrading to a Le Creuset’: Home chef issues warning after pan ‘explodes’ while cooking. Viewers say it’s her fault

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

Woman buys glass airfryer with Afterpay after realizing that the counterparts test positive for lead

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‘Threw out the other one!’: Woman buys glass air fryer with Afterpay after realizing that the counterparts test positive for lead

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

Braden Bjella

Woman warns against black plastic air fryers after discovering something unsettling

Black Plastic

‘NOTHING IS SAFE’: Woman warns against black plastic air fryers after discovering something unsettling

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‘He had heavy lead in him’: Mom says Ninja air fryer tested positive for lead after her son was exposed

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

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‘Can’t even pretend to be normal’: Chuck Schumer’s homemade cheeseburger was so gross he deleted the evidence

Person talking(l+r), Person holding jar of garlic(c)

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‘You’ve eaten a ton of jarlic but just didn’t know it’: Chef says she uses jarred garlic over fresh. It’s more common than you think

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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‘Can confirm this is how you make it’: Former Chipotle worker reveals how to make vinaigrette amid $1.65 extra charge

Man reveals trick to cooking ramen the right way.

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‘I love this level of lazy’: Man reveals trick to cooking ramen the right way. It backfires

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All of TikTok is demanding one question be answered: How to use dumpling machine 

French fries(l), Woman talking(c), OreIda frozen french fry bag(r)

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‘This isn’t what the bag means’: You’re probably following the directions ‘turn halfway through cooking’ wrong

Woman talking(l), Bubly cans on ice(c), Woman holding bubly can(r)

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‘That can is worth deposit money’: Woman shows Bubly can hack she uses while cleaning the kitchen

Hand holding phone with tiktok app(l), Woman with chicken(c), Costco store(r)

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‘TikTok university strikes again’: Woman shares how to debone whole Costco rotisserie chicken in 1-minute with hack

TikToker shares spice packet hack to save money

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