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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

‘Former produce manager here. This is correct!’: Woman at grocery store shops for pineapple. Then she uses this little-known trick to check if it’s ripe

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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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

2 image split. Man with caption that reads: "'bouta get a divorce over chicken tenders" on left. Plate of chicken tenders on right.

‘I feel like that’s a bigger issue than the chicken’: Man grills food for his wife and stepdaughter. Here’s why it may lead to a divorce

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

Braden Bjella

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Man rounds up 87 cents at Taco Bell drive-thru for common charity. Then a worker intervenes

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‘Well, at least this confirms that they make their soup’: Woman orders the Zuppa Toscana at Olive Garden. Then she takes a bite

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

Melody Heald

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‘This feels illegal to watch’: Olive Garden worker shows how the breadsticks are made. You might be surprised

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

Natasha Dubash

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‘Multi-millionaire at 19’: Woman bites into a jawbreaker candy. Then she has to go to the hospital (update)

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‘Thank you for listening to him’: Walmart shopper buys Austin peanut butter crackers. Then her child notices something strange

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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‘When did cheeses start having personalities?’: Publix shopper reaches for extra sharp Cabot cheddar cheese. Then she looks up

‘117 million of these are eaten each year’: Expert reveals Kirkland rotisserie chickens are 6 weeks old when you buy them at Costco. Is that bad?

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

‘I paid $12 for those at Sam’s last week’: Dollar Tree shopper finds 20-pack of Entenmann’s Little Bites. Then she rings them up and sees the price

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

‘The fact you made a perfect blue steak on accident is hilarious’: Woman cooks steak on cast iron skillet for the very first time. Then she cuts into it

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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‘Frito Lay would neverrr’: Woman sees phone number on the back of Miss Vickie’s Jalapeño Chips that says to call if you love the chips. Then she dials it in

‘I was today years old’: Woman thinks fajitas actually ‘sizzle’ at restaurants. Then she finds out how customers are being tricked

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

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