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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

3 panel image showing black plastic containers.

‘We’re switching over to jars’: Homeowner warns against black plastic containers to store food

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

Cold Stone Creamy storefront(l), Woman talking(c), Cup of Cold Stone ice cream(r)

‘I’m so glad you walked out’: Cold Stone customer walks out mid-order after noticing something unusual about the worker

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

3 panel image, the two outside images are a person wearing glasses explaining. In the middle we see the sign of Jimmy John's Restaurant.

‘The Jimmy John’s crisis response team is real’: Ex-Jimmy John’s worker says managers watch employees through camera

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

animal crossing foods irl: mushroom potage

A chef is making meals from ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ in real life—and chronicling it online

Target sign(l), Woman talking(c), Primal Kitchen Salad dressings

‘It’s not an honest mistake’: Target shopper warns against grocery shopping at the store after opening Primal Kitchen salad dressing

Woman talking with text that says "and something here is weird"(l), Kitkat bars(r)

‘I would’ve thought it was tampered with’: Woman sorts through pile of KitKats. Then she notices something unexpected on this one

Je&#8217;Kayla Crawford was a trending news intern for the Daily Dot. Her work can be found at Distractify, Dexerto, and more.

Je’Kayla Crawford

Trader Joe's(l), Woman with chicken soup container(c), Bowl of chicken noodle soup(r)

‘The amount of recall emails I’ve gotten this year from Trader Joe’s is INSANE’: Shopper buys Trader Joe’s Chicken Soup. Then the lid pops off 1 day later

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

Woman talking over twix with text that says "ive been schooled by a teenager"(L), Twix candy(r)

‘I was today years old finding out’: Woman finds out the difference between Left Twix and Right Twix

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

Braden Bjella

3 panel image of woman talking about Costco.

‘I am never gonna be able to go’: Woman goes to buy pizza at Costco’s food court. Then a worker intervenes

TikToker sharing Jimmy Johns experience(l) Jimmy Johns Signage(c) Pickles in a bucket(r)

‘$10 and you don’t even get to keep the insides!?’: Jimmy John’s worker shows how the Picklewiches are really prepped

Jimmy John's sign(l), Woman holding up Jimmy John's bag(c), Pickle spears(r)

‘YALL are lying’: Jimmy John’s customer tries to add mayo, ham to her Picklewich. It backfires

Popeyes Boxes(l) Woman sharing five facts about Popeyes Chicken(c) Popeyes Restaurant Front(r)

‘If they give you this box, they trying to finesse you’: Popeyes worker shares the truth about the fries, says this is how they should really come

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

McDonald's arches(l), Man talking with text bubble that says "labor aside, why can't they just do hash browns and fries like they used to do?"(c), McDonald's hash brown in sleeve(r)

‘How does Jack in the Box do it?’: Former McDonald’s chef reveals what really happened to the all-day breakfast

Person driving(l) Raising Canes Restaurant Front with Puppy Mascot(c) Man eating Canes Chicken Fingers(r)

‘Anything inside a to-go box will get u scammed…’: Former Raising Cane’s worker warns against going through the drive-thru

Hand holding burger with yellow background(l) Buffalo Wild Wings Store Front(c) Buffalo Wild Wings burger and Onion Ring(r)

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