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Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

Woman shares the right way to use screwdriver

‘I love that another woman just taught me this’: Woman shares the right way to use screwdriver

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.

Beau Paul

Career expert shows what to do if a higher-up tells you something ‘borderline illegal’

‘As an HR director, absolutely do this’: Career expert shows what to do if a higher-up tells you something ‘borderline illegal’

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Job-seeker shares how she tricks employers into giving her an interview

‘I got a voicemail from a manager’: Job-seeker shares how she tricks employers into giving her an interview

‘Two things we learned tonight…’: McDonald’s customer discovers the trick to order items that are ‘out of stock’

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

‘They can’t charge you while you in the sky’: Woman uses Apple Pay on plane so that the charges don’t go through

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

Man talking(l+r), Woman sleeping in storage unit(c)

‘It’s so much better than being homeless’: Viewers divided after man living in storage unit says it’s better than living in an apartment

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

Woman looking over paper(l+r), Costco Storefront(c)

‘Just got mine and it was $375’: Costco shoppers receive their 2% cash back from shopping there all year. Is it worth it?

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

drinks on bar (l) young woman (c) bartender handing back credit card (r)

‘I would have tipped you that anyway’: Bar customer says she never closes out because rule is automatic 20% tip on walked tabs. Is that a good idea?

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

White woman who speaks Spanish takes Uber

‘I don’t understand why they aren’t just the same’: Uber customer realizes rides with Spanish-speaking drivers are cheaper

cashier speaking with caption "Been doing cashiering sense 2009 on and off" (l) lottery tickets (c) cashier speaking (r)

‘Especially if the perforation marker is there’: Expert who works at gas station and liquor store shows how to pick winning scratch-off ticket

Parent orders ‘budget’ Olive Garden Family Meal Deal

‘On a budget, but spent $80 on dinner’: Parent orders ‘budget’ Olive Garden Family Meal Deal. Viewers aren’t impressed

Auto insurance adjuster shares why you should have a dash cam

‘When that dash cam footage comes in…’: Auto insurance adjuster shares why you should have a dash cam

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

Melody Heald

Worker share hack to getting discount on Louis Vuitton products

‘So this is their outlet store’: Worker shares hack to getting discount on Louis Vuitton products

‘You didn’t say HOW she had to pay for her drinks’: Man tells his wife to buy her own drinks. It backfires

Man shares hack for how to walk on ice without slipping

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