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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

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‘It only takes a small amount’: Handyman reveals little-known use for WD-40. Does it work?

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

Braden Bjella

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‘That’s how to cheat the system’: Costco shopper reveals how to hack your membership to get rewards points in cash

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

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‘This is so smart’: Starbucks customer regularly buys $4 cake pop for her daughter. Then she learns this free hack

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.

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Charlotte Colombo

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‘They’re just spitting out DVDs’: Redbox is shutting down. You can now get movies for free

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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‘At this point, I’m not sure I’m even breathing right’: Homeowner finds out the right way to put garbage bags in trash can. You’re probably doing it wrong

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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‘Go to Walmart, go to Walgreens, go to Target, go to CVS, go on Amazon’: Customer shares how to treat acne—without a prescription

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

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‘It’s actually cheaper’: Man says he got 17 meals for only $47 with this Costco meal prep hack

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

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‘I had no clue it was still around!’: CVS shopper says this cheap Avon product repels mosquitos. Is she right?

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‘I always thought this was a good brand’: Kroger shopper says honey brands are ‘tricking’ you. Here’s how to know if it’s ‘real’

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‘I used to work at Yankee candle and can confirm’: Shopper reveals trick to shop for Bath & Body Works candles properly

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‘Is this what they mean by Infallible!!’: Honda driver uses Maybelline mascara to change flat tire. Does it work?

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

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‘My building charges 50 bucks to replace these’: Tenant shares $13 Amazon hack for ‘unlimited’ RFID key fobs

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘Imma go check’: Man reveals hidden use for DeWalt 20-volt batteries

Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

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‘Waited around for 2 hours’: Man says boot was placed on his Toyota ‘with no way to pay it.’ Here’s how he gets it off

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