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Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

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“Just a marketing ploy”: People say the illusion is over after an air fryer truther’s video goes viral

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

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“Your sink is clear, hallelujah”: A chef’s tip to use a bus bin in the kitchen at home ignites discourse

Sabine Joseph is a former reporting intern for the Daily Dot. Her work has appeared in Miami and Connecticut publications, including Montage, the Miami Laker, and Connecticut Health I-Team.

Sabine Joseph

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Woman tries to exchange Le Creuset 20 years later under warranty. Then they send her this

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, Playboy, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

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‘Get rid of the sponges’: Expert says traditional dish sponges are ‘toxic’ and transfer bacteria to your dishes. Then he shows what to use instead

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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‘On Amazon you can get 20 piece set stainless steel..for 20 bucks’: Expert says he only buys 18/0 stainless steel cutlery. Then he shares why

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

Screenshots from Tiktok user @lizzycayer of a smoking dishwasher.

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‘This is the first time I’ve used this’: Woman turns on Maytag dishwasher. Then she sees smoke coming from it

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.

Charlotte Colombo

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‘I just use a glass chopping board’: Woman says cutting boards have ‘200% more bacteria than your toilet.’ Then she grabs salt, lemon, vinegar, soap, and water

A person peels cucumbers over a background of unpeeled cucumbers.

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‘My whole life is a lie’: Woman exposes ‘real way’ to use potato peeler. Then she tests it on a cucumber

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.

Tangie Mitchell

Left: Photo of a hand painting a cabinet door; Right: Screenshot from @12366cs's Tiktok of his hand pointing at his kitchen cabinets.

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‘Where the hell are my spoons?’: Man says his landlord painted his kitchen cabinets. Then he opens the drawers

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‘I’m so disturbed’: Woman wonders why her $500 GE Ice Maker stopped working. Then she opens it up

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

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‘I’ve had mine for 20 years’: Woman learns she’s supposed to regrease her Kitchen Aid mixer. But Kitchen Aid’s website warns against it

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

Mars Ramos

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Your wooden spoons might be making you sick, woman warns. Here’s how to fix that

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‘No matter when I pour, I’m spilling’: Woman tries to pour out of glass dish and fails. Then she finds out the difference between pyrex and PYREX

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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‘Feels illegal’: Woman reveals what actually happens when you use Ninja Crispi. Not everyone’s onboard

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