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Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

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‘I have noticed that’: Man finds perfect Orowheat loaf of bread outside. Then he sees the expiration date

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

Man shares the types of lemons he was able to get from people

‘I didn’t know they get that big’: Delivery driver gets lemons from customer’s tree. Then he goes to the next customer’s house

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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‘Literally rather get this instead of McDonald’s’: Olive Garden customer exposes how to get Alfredo chicken pasta with a side, 2 breadsticks, and a drink—for only $9

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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‘3 whole chickens for $34’: Costco shopper reaches for frozen Kirkland chicken. Then he realizes the rotisserie ones are way cheaper

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘The taste is different too.’: Sam’s Club shopper reveals the real reason farm-raised salmon is pink. Is wild-caught better?

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‘De Cecco is my absolute go-to’: Shopper says this type of Barilla pasta is coated with Teflon. Then he reveals what to use instead

2 panel image: on the left a person holds a bottle of Minute Maid Nutri+ Orange Drink. On the right is a person with a shocked expression.

‘Now not even OJ is vegan’: Woman pours a glass of Minute Maid orange juice. Then she reads the fine print

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‘My worst nightmare’: Chef reveals the real reason he’ll never eat hollandaise sauce from a restaurant

Screenshot from @momdadvicky's Tiktok of an Uncrustable; Photo of an Uncrustables display case in a supermarket.

‘Untrustable’: Man opens his Peanut Butter & Honey Spread Uncrustable. Then he spots crust

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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‘They’re making eggs an incentive now’: Woman sees a ‘for sale’ sign on house. Then she takes a closer look at it

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

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Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

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‘Wasn’t it $14.99 a month ago?’: Woman orders this popular entree at Chili’s. Then she reads the fine print

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

Melody Heald

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‘I don’t care if it melt or not’: Grocery shopper spots the Kraft Singles cheese. Then she looks over to the next bin

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