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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

Homeowner shares hack for finally getting rid of stains on your Tupperware. (

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‘You don’t have to scrub for 40 hours’: Woman shares hack for finally getting rid of stains on your Tupperware

Buffalo Wild Wings customers wait 10 minutes for server to take their order. So they call the restaurant

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‘I always do this’: Buffalo Wild Wings customers wait 10 minutes for server to take their order. So they call the restaurant

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

Melody Heald

Woman shares ‘hack’ to getting the Hello Kitty collectible cup from McDonald’s

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‘Now you know’: Woman shares ‘hack’ to getting the Hello Kitty collectible cup from McDonald’s

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

Expert shares how to get rid of dog stains with baking soda and vinegar

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‘I threw away a rug I loved. I wish I’d seen this a few months ago’: Expert shares how to get rid of dog stains with baking soda and vinegar

amily of 6 eats unlimited pancakes at IHOP for only $30

iHop Pancakes

‘Can’t decide if I love the page or hate this page’: Family of 6 eats unlimited pancakes at IHOP for only $30—and they take breakfast to-go for the next morning

Bartender shares Red Bull trick. It works on any can

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‘I do this all the time and literally everyone thinks it’s the coolest thing they’ve ever seen’: Bartender shares Red Bull trick. It works on any can

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

Mars Ramos

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

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‘They get more than us’: Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

Angela Andaloro

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16 useful Costco hacks that OG Costco members swear by—and save money with

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‘Don’t allow passage’: Homeowner shares shower balloon trick that she learned from pest control

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.

Vanessa St-Amand

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‘Always ask for your receipt’: Man issues warning on debit card scam after his neighbor lost $50 in the grocery store

Heather Stewart is a freelance reporter. She was previously an executive producer at The Drag, UT&#8217;s award-winning podcast production house as well as a projects intern for KUT Austin. Her work can be found in the Austin Chronicle, the Victoria Advocate and more.

Heather Stewart

Man shares trick to making free USPS box fit ‘almost anything’

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‘This man is thinking outside the box’: Man shares trick to making free USPS box fit ‘almost anything’

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‘Been doing this for weeks such a good promo’: Man shares how you can get lunch for 2 at Panera for $6.99

Woman explains if you using your windshield sun shade wrong

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‘In my 30 years on earth I have never seen this’: Are you using your windshield sunshade wrong?

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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‘Comes with breadsticks and a drink too’: Olive Garden customer gets fettuccine AND spaghetti for only $6.99. Here’s how she did it

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

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