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

Melody Heald

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“Every time I come here”: Amazon delivery driver shows the “Nothing Bundt Cake method” to get free cake

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

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Lindsey Weedston

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American man eats spicy sandwich against all advice, nearly lands in the hospital. He gives it a 10 out of 10

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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“What is in the food that they are feeding us?”: Walmart shopper buys loaf of Great Value white bread. Then he performs a “test”

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 panel image: on the left a person explains and on the right is a typical McDonald's billboard that reads: 100% beef.

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“I was working on a project with McDonald’s…”: Advertising worker reveals why “made with 100% beef” isn’t what you think it means

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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“Bunch of vultures”: Kitchen staff eats steak after customer says they don’t want it. Then they find out why

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Culture

Here’s why the internet is beefing over Costco olive oil

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

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Anna Good

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This burger joint renamed its menu after office supplies to help remote workers expense lunch

Laiken Neumann is a former Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

3 panel image: a Wendy's restaurant, the inside of a Wendy's kitchen, and bags of Takis snacks.

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“Thought they was lyin”: Wendy’s worker teases new Takis sandwich after finding box in the back

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From salads to sushi, balsamic pearls are TikTok’s favorite food upgrade

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

Nina Hernandez

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Cucumber recall: Here’s what you need to know

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

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Charlotte Colombo

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“Stop harassing my fans, Hershey”: MrBeast searches his candy bars on Target. Then he sees something that makes him troll Hershey

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“Had to find out from my coworkers”: Bahama Breeze shuts down, worker speaks out

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“Part of the agenda”: Walmart shoppers test theory that Great Value ice cream doesn’t melt

Eilish O’Sullivan was the Daily Dot&#8217;s associate managing editor. Her work has appeared in Mashed, the Austin Chronicle, and the Daily Texan.

Eilish O’Sullivan

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“Since nobody cooks anymore”: Walmart shopper finds 36-inch, $296 Blackstone griddle on “hidden clearance”—for only $106

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

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