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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

Screenshot from @oliviamlynn's Tiktok with the caption "Everyone here knows this is my first time ordering steak from the raw meat counter. They're all talking about how i looked so stupide asking for a 1/2 pound of grass fed skirt steak. 'She's never bought this steak before' they all chant in unison.; Photo of a Butcher counter in a supermarket.

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‘She’s never bought steak before’: Woman goes to her grocery store’s butcher for meat. Then she realizes she has no idea what to ask for

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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‘When I was a kid’: Grocery shopper buys a Totino’s Pizza. Then she notices something only a true Totino’s fan would notice

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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‘How am I supposed to pour this?’: Costco shopper reaches for a gallon a milk. Then he notices something unexpected about the jugs

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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‘Making that neck extra thick’: Expert issues warning about Himalayan Pink Salt. Here’s why you should think twice before buying

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‘Sam’s Club will cut it for you if you ask’: Man buys chuck roll at Sam’s Club for $124.87. Then he shows just how many steaks he can get from it

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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‘There’s no comparison’: Costco shopper spots $69 strip loin steak. Then he reveals he paid $26 ‘for the same thing’ the day before

Finger pointing to red meat patties in grocery store with text that reads: "Took me 43 years to find this out" on left. Kroger storefront on right.

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‘Took me 43 years to find this out’: Kroger shopper discovers the little-known difference between white and black meat packaging

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‘I was today years old’: Woman buys bag from Reddy Ice machine. Then she discovers how it’s really made

Costco Wholesale Gold Star Card(l) Woman smiling(c) Instacart logo on phone display(r)

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‘How much did you tip?’: Instacart shopper places order from Costco. Then she catches the driver doing this to her grocery haul

Screenshot of Tiktok user @the1vinnyc; Screenshot from @the1vinnyc's Tiktok with her hand hovering over a loaf of Sara Lee bread.

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Woman uses ‘real bread’ trick to test Sara Lee, Great Value, Nature’s Own, Sunbeam, Wonder bread in the store. Here’s what passed

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

Screenshot from @jessicas.vip.section's Tiktok with the caption "Come on Walmart Delivery!!!!"; Photo of a Walmart Exterior.

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‘Is this a grocery delivery gone wrong?’: Walmart shopper orders groceries for delivery. Then she finds a box of Fruity Pebbles in every bag

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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‘You don’t wanna eat that’: Woman orders Hello Fresh meals. Then she sees what her 3 options are

Screenshot of Instagram user @nontoxicdad in a grocery store; Photo of Ground black pepper being poured.

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‘Up to 70% depending on the country of origin’: Expert issues warning over black pepper. Here’s why you may want to think twice before reaching for the shaker

Woman holding single strawberry in case with text that reads: "$19 strawberry from Erewhon" on left. Erewhon store logo on right.

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‘This is so dystopian’: Viewers divided after Erewhon shopper buys 1 strawberry for $19. They don’t realize who she is

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

Melody Heald

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‘Thought this was common knowledge’: Walmart shopper shares whether you should grab Jarritos, other groceries from the back or front

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