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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

Taco Bell(l), Man smiling(c), Chipotle(r)

‘Asking for the Chipotle Crunchwrap everytime I go now’: Chipotle worker makes a Taco Bell Crunchwrap

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

Woman shares how you may getting ripped off in the grocery store

‘We’re getting totally overcharged’: Woman shares how you may be getting ripped off in the grocery store

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

Melody Heald

‘NOT paying for our Fountain View room at Bellagio!’: Vegas expert reveals hack to get free hotel rooms

Maya Wray was a Fall 2022 FOIA intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies journalism in the Moody College Honors Program. She has written for the Daily Texan and the Austin Chronicle.

Maya Wray

‘Oh Debbie it’s time for me to pay my respects and come through’: Viewers are shocked at Little Debbie outlet store

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

McDonald’s expert shares where you can buy McDonald’s French fries

‘Beef tallow!’: McDonald’s expert shares how to make classic McDonald’s French fries at home

Subway customer reveals you can buy the bread for $1

‘Ring it up as a cookie’: Subway customer reveals you can buy the bread for $1. Should you?

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

Expert warns never tell the bank when a loved one has passed away.

‘I learned that the hard way’: Expert warns never tell the bank when a loved one has passed away. Here’s why

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

Man talking(l), Home Depot sign(c), Finger pointing to price tag(r)

‘Self checkout is your friend’: Man shares how to find items that only ring up as 1 penny at Home Depot

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

Kahron Spearman

Texas Roadhouse family meals - Texas Roadhouse interior with customers and sign

Texas Roadhouse family meals will save you money

Eric Webb is a native Texan and national award-winning pop culture critic, arts &amp; entertainment journalist, and editor.

Eric Webb

young woman filling spray bottle with movie theater popcorn butter

‘This is THE GREATEST LIFE HACK THIS APP HAS EVER SHOWN ME’: AMC customers share popcorn butter hack

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

Braden Bjella

‘This is impressive’: Customer snags birthday freebies from 29 spots, including Taco Bell, Panera, Jersey Mike’s, Crumbl, Olive Garden, and more

Traveler shares airport hack for avoiding long line at pickup after flight

‘Come to the departures level’: Traveler shares airport hack for avoiding long line at pickup after flight

person speaking in bathroom mirror with caption "I have not paid full price for a pizza in over 20 years" (l) Domino's pizza in box with branded napkin in front (c) person speaking in bathroom mirror with caption "it takes off 40% of each large pizza that has 3 toppings on it" (r)

‘I’m gonna use this the next time’: Domino’s customer says he hasn’t paid full price for a pizza in over 20 years. Does his hack actually work?

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

‘Our to-go people are going crazy’: Texas Roadhouse workers mock customers who order the ‘viral family pack’

bartender pouring "Tequila Cranberry NO ICE"

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