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Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

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‘How is this not false advertising?’: Man demands answers after microwaving Marie Callender’s meal

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

Melody Heald

‘Get it together, people’: Woman grabs can of Ro-Tel to cook. Then she opens it up

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‘I am traumatized to find out’: Woman buys jar of olives from the grocery store. Then she reads the fine print

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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‘We’re really sorry’: Olive Garden customers get the check. Then they check their bank accounts

‘You can earn up to $24.50’: Woman shows how you can get money if you’ve bought Starkist tuna—even if you don’t have proof

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‘Why don’t they tell us these things?’: Woman shows how to get 16 pieces of Raising Cane’s bread for $2

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

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‘I really thought this was a misprint’: Expert says new Taco Bell nuggets are healthy. Are they really a good source of protein?

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‘Go to Panera’: Former Longhorn Steakhouse worker shares why you should avoid salads there, other restaurants

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 isn’t the first time’: Woman orders no-contact delivery from Pizza Hut. Then she sees what the driver left behind

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

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‘I went to Popeyes after. I was still hungry’: Woman blasts Dave’s Hot Chicken for not even being spicy. There’s just one problem

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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‘The fact she said that is a dead giveaway’: Buffalo Wild Wings customers order queso. Then the server tips them off to something suspicious

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‘I will never make my burgers at home any other way’: Ex-In-N-Out worker reveals how they make burgers. Then the real reason they have so much mustard

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‘I’ve bought these for years’: Man picks up Hormel party tray and takes a closer look. Then he issues a warning

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

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From the ‘McBrunch Burger’ to DIY ice cream sandwiches, these 17 McDonald’s hacks will inspire you to order something new

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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