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Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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‘But Great Value lemon pepper is so good’: Woman warns against buying McCormick, other big-name seasonings at the grocery store

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.

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‘Good I’m lazy anyway’: Doctor says you shouldn’t make your bed in the morning. You won’t believe why

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

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‘Whyyyy would she even say that’: What does it mean if you have small ears? Woman says she found out at doctor’s appointment

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

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‘I thought I was dying’: Woman warns against Costco mattresses after saying it ‘slowly poisoned’ her

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.

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‘Even Crest?’: Dentist warns against using whitening toothpaste, claims it worsens your teeth

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.

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‘Had a patient putting it in his EYE today’: Expert says you’re probably using hydrogen peroxide wrong

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‘428 times the maximum legal limit’: Expert says you should stop wearing Shein products after government warning

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

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‘Can I just take a cinnamon roll every morning?’: Health gurus recommend taking cinnamon every morning. It backfires

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

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‘Changed my A/C too’: Driver says he got mold poisoning through his car. Here’s how

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

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Health professional shares the 1 thing she would never touch in a restaurant

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‘As a former waitress, I agree’: Health professional shares the 1 thing she would never touch in a restaurant

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

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‘My cardiologist believes that these drinks will all be eventually banned’: Woman issues energy drink warning after husband’s shocking medical emergency

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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‘I am so thankful my car had that feature’: Man vapes in his new Mercedes. He can’t believe how it reacts

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‘This is how we cleaned at Safeway too’: Costco shopper catches workers disinfecting meat room. She’s surprised by what she sees

Adrienne Hunter is a writer and researcher based in Austin, Texas. She&#8217;s written for the Daily Dot, the Austin Chronicle, the Smithsonian, and more.

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