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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

Woman talking with shot glass(three split)

‘My Greek friends swear by this‘: Woman tests trick to preventing a hangover

Driver gets his windows tinted. There’s just one problem all customers should know

‘How did I just learn this?’: Driver gets his windows tinted. There’s just one problem all customers should know

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

Mechanic reveals why Hyundai and Kia engines really fail. Here’s what drivers can do today to slow it down

‘That’s it?’: Mechanic reveals why Hyundai and Kia engines really fail. Here’s what drivers can do today to slow it down

Five Guys customer reveals hack for how to eat their fries

‘I had no idea how 2 people should eat’: Five Guys customer reveals trick for how to eat their fries

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

Nina Hernandez

Woman shares how she got 3 part-time jobs using this resume hack

‘I applied to 65 jobs and wasn’t hearing back’: Woman shares how she got 3 part-time jobs using this resume hack

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

Melody Heald

Man shares ‘genius’ money-saving hack to getting rid of junk without a $300 dumpster

‘Secret level unlocked’: Man shares ‘genius’ money-saving hack to getting rid of junk without a $300 dumpster

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

Expert reveals what to buy at Home Depot if you want to DIY and save big on detailing

‘We got a Ryobi pressure washer’: Expert reveals what to buy at Home Depot if you want to DIY and save big on detailing

‘This is the best use of Folgers coffee’: Man shares trick for using coffee grounds to get rid of ‘every mosquito within 15 feet’

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Panera customer reveals trick to get free full-size sandwich

‘Usually with the You Pick 2 you only get a half-sandwich’: Panera customer reveals trick to get ‘free’ full-size sandwich

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

Martinelli apple juice recalled for unexpired reason

‘But it says no additives of any kind!!’: Martinelli apple juice recalled for unexpected reason

‘They wouldn’t give us free food and I would be there for 8 hours’: Ex-Chick-fil-A worker says she had to resort to getting free food through customers’ receipts

Woman talking(l+r), Man trying to pull the sword out of the stone(c)

‘They have to give you a certificate’: Disney visitors try ‘trick’ to remove the sword from the stone

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

Braden Bjella

‘Always scan’: Man shares how to make your money back ‘no matter what’ on scratch-off tickets

woman speaking in car with caption "here's something I wish I would've learned 15 years ago" (l) woman speaking in car with caption "so that's what I'm gonna roll down the passenger side window" (c) woman speaking in car with caption "and then you take the opposite door and you pump it" (r)

‘Something I wish I would’ve learned 15 years ago’: Woman reveals trick to quickly cool down your car

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.

Charlotte Colombo

aco Bell customer shares combo deal that brings Chalupa, specialty item, side, and a drink

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