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The Daily Dot

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

Man doesn’t know whether it’s illegal to not use your turn signal at the drive thru

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‘Got a ticket and have been real scared since’: Man doesn’t know whether it’s illegal to not use your turn signal at the drive thru

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

Mars Ramos

woman speaking (l) Bank of America (c) woman speaking (r)

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‘I did the Chase bank glitch’: Woman issues warning after taking advantage of Bank of America glitch 13 years ago

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Man tries to buy Winnie the Pooh merch from Temu. He got this instead

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‘That is probably Temu’s way of not getting sued by Disney’: Man tries to buy Winnie the Pooh merch from Temu. He got this instead

Man calls out House for passing TikTok ban, says it will take ‘thousands of dollars’ out of the pockets of ‘average Americans’

TikToker empty pockets ban

‘It’s not just a bunch of influencers’: Man calls out House for TikTok ban, says it will take ‘thousands of dollars’ out of Americans’ pockets

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

Vladimir Supica

Worker shocked after she says manager accused her of 'time theft’

Time Theft

‘Your manager 10000% blamed you for their mistakes’: Worker shocked after she says manager accused her of ‘time theft’

Woman says salesman cold-called her about needing a new roof after he used ‘aerial imaging’ to scope her house

Salesman with Aerial View

‘That’s some intense research’: Woman says salesman cold-called her about needing a new roof after he used ‘aerial imaging’ to scope her house

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

Laid-off worker wonders why Amazon insists on doing it via Zoom

Zoom Call Fired

‘I prefer to be demeaned in the way that I choose to’: Laid-off worker wonders why Amazon insists on doing it via Zoom

Man says a billionaire is covering his NYC rent for 3 months—but that’s not all

Nyc paid apartment

‘It’s so bizarre how rich people are’: Man says a billionaire is covering his NYC rent for 3 months—but that’s not all

Sephora at Kohl’s shopper experiences medical emergency while shopping—and asks for a lawyer

Kohls Sephora

‘I can’t even CPR’: Sephora at Kohl’s shopper experiences medical emergency while shopping—and asks for a lawyer

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

Melody Heald

‘Love is Blind’ fans call for cancelation amid Renee Poche Netflix lawsuit

Love is Blind Lawsuit

‘The contract is a huge red flag’: ‘Love is Blind’ fans call for cancellation amid Renee Poche Netflix lawsuit

Kahron Spearman is a journalist, copywriter, and host of “Discovery with Kahron Spearman” on KAZI 88.7.

Kahron Spearman

Server says her manager called police on Black autistic co-worker for ‘no reason,’ then fired her

Calling Police

‘I was literally crying to HR’: Server says her manager called police on Black autistic co-worker for ‘no reason,’ then fired her

Formerly incarcerated woman shares PSA on common habits people don’t realize can send them to prison

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