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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

Gas pump in minivan(l), Woman talking(c), Wawa sign(r)

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‘It’s actually against the law’: Wawa customer calls out people who do this annoying thing at the gas pump

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

Braden Bjella

Gas Pump in car(l), Woman talking(c), Gas pump with $1.37 worth on screen and text that says "I would have given you 20 bucks"(r)

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‘I would have given you $20’: Woman catches driver putting just $1.37 of gas at Pioneer. It’s more common than you think—here’s why

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

Hand holding receipt(l), Woman talking with text "um this is your sign to always get a receipt and always check that *censored word*"(c), Hand holding phone over card reader and screen says "Payment completed"(r)

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‘It’s so suspicious how EVERY place is asking “do you want your receipt?”‘: Woman issues receipt warning after going through register at gas station

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

Laiken Neumann

Gas Pump in car(l), Man talking(c), Mechanic hands working on engine(r)

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‘If you keep on doing that…’: Mechanic catches driver overfilling his car’s tank with gas. He warns it could require a $500 repair

Gas tank with pump in it(l), Woman talking(c), Hand holding red gas canister(r)

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‘Now I will need a pre-buy checklist’: Woman runs out of gas and uses red, plastic bin to refill. There’s just one problem with her new car

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

Gas station(l), Woman talking(c), Gas pump in car(r)

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‘They will come in after you leave’: Gas station customer issues warning after finding something suspicious inside gas nozzle

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

Honda Helix scooter(l), Man talking(c), Gas feature on scooter(r)

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‘My ex just got a Honda Helix’: Man brags it’s only $1.84 to fill up his moped at 7-Eleven. There’s just one problem

Hand pumping gas(l), Woman talking(r), Chevron sign(r)

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‘I go to Chevron, opinions?’: Woman issues warning about bad gasoline at pump amid recall. Here’s what to look for

QuikTrip storefront(l), Hand at credit card reader(r)

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‘I use tap and pay because you never know’: QuikTrip customer notices something shocking at the gas pump

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

woman speaking with caption "they took out their whole wall of like" (l) Circle K (c) woman speaking with caption "fountain pop and slushie to make room for beer and wine to be sold there" (r)

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‘I don’t drink’: Circle K customer says they took out all of the slushie machines to make room for more alcohol

Costco(l), Tesla Cybertruck(c), Gas pump(r)

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‘Why is bro in the gas line?’: Customer catches Cybertruck in line for gas at Costco

Driver suddenly notices her car only takes minimum 91 octane gas. She's been using 89 all this time

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‘Why does it matter?’: G Wagon Driver suddenly realizes her car only takes premium gas. She’s been using 89-grade this whole time

Gas station customer pays for a gallon of gas

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‘SOMETHING ISN’T ADDING UP’: Gas station customer pays for a gallon of gas. But then they put it into an empty gallon container to check

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

Woman buys Pepsi in gas station’s vending machine for $2.69

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‘Like huhhh?’: Woman buys Pepsi in gas station’s vending machine for $2.69. There’s just one problem

Shell customer pays with 1 penny, gets ‘free’ gas

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