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Audra Schroeder&#8217;s work has previously appeared in the Austin Chronicle, the Dallas Observer, NPR, ESPN, Bitch, and the Village Voice.

Audra Schroeder

Woman plays elaborate car crash sounds to prank phone scammers

Woman pranks phone scammer by playing elaborate car crash sounds: ‘Sounds like a whole Michael Bay action sequence’

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

Kahron Spearman

woman speaking with caption "Never eat in a group without discussing the budget first." (l) hand holding dinner bill (c) woman speaking with caption "Never eat in a group without discussing the budget first." (r)

‘That’s not a friend’: Woman shares group dinner nightmare, says you should always discuss how the bill gets handled beforehand

Sarah is an artist and museum worker based in Brooklyn. She hates overhead lighting and doesn’t mind NYC rats.

Sarah Conklin

Customer shows how Grande Lash serum gave her severe reaction

‘Not me watching this on week 3 of using Grande Lash’: Customer says Grande Lash serum sent her to the hospital

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

Doctor shares life hacks she learned after becoming an MD

‘Are you telling me that gum is the medicine for my heartburn?’: Doctor shares life hacks she learned after becoming an MD

Woman says she was ‘tricked’ into going into car dealership to trade-in her car, shares what to look out for

‘They really tried to get me’: Woman gets ‘tricked’ into trade-in visit to car dealership. Here’s what she says to look out for

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

Plumber shows how to prepare for cold weather and avoid frozen pipes next week

‘I use pool noodles…so far so good’: Plumber shows how to prepare for cold weather and avoid frozen pipes next week

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

Woman talking(l), Outback Steakhouse(c), Woman with cup(r)

‘This is probably a great diet plan’: Outback Steakhouse customer says ultimate adult life hack is to eat kids meals every day—and rewards points work at other restaurants you love

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

Brooke Sjoberg

woman talking(l+r), Cop pulling over car(c)

‘I feel like every teenager should be taught this’: Woman shares what to do if you realize your ‘sober’ friend is actually driving drunk

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

Braden Bjella

Woman talking(l), Bubly cans on ice(c), Woman holding bubly can(r)

‘That can is worth deposit money’: Woman shows Bubly can hack she uses while cleaning the kitchen

McDonald’s customer realizes touchscreen allows him to purchase one chicken McNugget

‘Huh’: McDonald’s customer realizes touchscreen allows him to purchase one chicken McNugget. There’s a good reason to

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

Bankruptcy lawyer shares PSA on why you should never borrow money from your usual bank

‘Keep it separate people!’: Bankruptcy lawyer shares PSA on why you should never borrow money from your usual bank

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

Old Navy customer says toddler leggings were $3 more expensive than kids’ one. They’re the same thing

‘This is why I thrift’: Old Navy customer says toddler leggings were $3 more expensive than kids’ one. They’re the same thing

Restaurant customers sneak out leftovers to avoid paying extra for all-you-can-eat sushi

‘We couldnt eat another piece’: Restaurant customers sneak out leftovers to avoid paying extra for all-you-can-eat sushi

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

Melody Heald

Walmart shopper says her family no longer has to go to Raising Cane’s after finding Great Value dupe

‘Leave a bag for me please’: Walmart shopper says her family no longer has to go to Raising Cane’s after finding Great Value dupe

Hand holding phone with tiktok app(l), Woman with chicken(c), Costco store(r)

Life Hacks