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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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Fun fact: The Nintendo Wii sensor bar can be replicated with fire or candles

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

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“Your sink is clear, hallelujah”: A chef’s tip to use a bus bin in the kitchen at home ignites discourse

Makalah Wright is a writer for the Daily Dot. She has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

Makalah Wright

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“Freeze it completely solid”: People are sharing their best-kept secret travel hacks on TikTok

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

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Susan LaMarca

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“Recording myself”: Man discovers a neat hack to stop himself from making impulse purchases

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“You have to use Sharpie”: Mom shares the first things she does during a flood to keep her kids and family safe on TikTok

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Woman shares elaborate set-up for “parking in sketchy areas,” but not everyone’s convinced

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Social media has found a fun car new hack. Here’s how to set your CarPlay startup sound

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“1,000 waters”: Man is sick of ordering from an AI voice at Taco Bell’s drive thru. Then he throws them a curveball

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

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“Guess it continues to stay secret”: Starbucks officially adopts a “secret menu,” but customers can’t get it to load in the app

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Former McDonald’s chef reveals the “healthiest” breakfast items on the menu

Eilish O’Sullivan was the Daily Dot&#8217;s associate managing editor. Her work has appeared in Mashed, the Austin Chronicle, and the Daily Texan.

Eilish O’Sullivan

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“A great way to reduce, reuse, and recycle”: Woman shows how to regrow lettuce. It will save you time and money at the grocery store

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

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“I just bought these”: Customer buys Medjool dates from Whole Foods. Then she explains why you should always cut them open before eating

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“I’ve been doing it since I was a kid”: Medical professional warns against this common shower practice

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“And you go to buy numbers at Lowes or Walmart”: UPS worker shares the 1 “trick” homeowners should know about home numbers

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“Never using a steel brush again”: Woman reveals how to properly clean your grill when bristles get stuck. All you need is an onion

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