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Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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‘You might be pregnant and not know it’: Expert says you may get false medical test results if you take these vitamins

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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‘I broke a molar’: Man says he got a throat ulcer after using Hello Activated Charcoal Toothpaste. He’s not alone

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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Woman says Coca-Cola makes you feel better when you have norovirus

‘I will take any excuse to get a McDonald’s Coke’: Woman says Coca-Cola makes you feel better when you have norovirus. But why McDonald’s?

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

Melody Heald

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Woman says you’ve probably been using Vicks VapoRub wrong

‘Dang that’s how I used it’: Woman says you’ve probably been using Vicks VapoRub wrong

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

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Fears of a bird flu pandemic are prompting right-wingers

‘We will not comply’: Right-wingers refuse recommendations to stop the spread of bird flu

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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Expert says replacing Sylvana LED light bulbs with incandescent bulbs will boost your health. Does it work?

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‘If you look closely’: Shopper says look for this on your potatoes before buying them 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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‘How can you label that?’: Woman asks a question about truffle fries at restaurant. Then she catches the server in a lie

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.

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‘Stop wearing it’: Expert warns your Fitbit or Apple Watch is harmful. Here’s what you need to know (updated)

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

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‘I spent 10 years of my life so mentally unwell’: Woman battles anxiety and depression. Then she discovers the real reason is what’s in her home

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

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‘I really thought this was a misprint’: Expert says new Taco Bell nuggets are healthy. Are they really a good source of protein?

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Man issues warning after saying he got a blood clot from traveling

‘Props to American Airlines for doing this’: Man issues warning after developing blood clot from travel. Here’s how to stay safe

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‘This is the problem’: Woman warns against Emergen-C packets. Here’s why

Vanessa St-Amand was a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

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