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The Daily Dot

Rebecca Leib

Culture

‘I’m going to change everyone’s life on here’: People say avocado seed and alcohol hack actually relieves pain

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

A hand pouring laundry detergent into a cap; Screenshot of Tiktok user @wild_ermomma

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‘I was today years old’: Woman shows how to get last bit of detergent out of bottle. You’re probably wasting a ton

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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‘Sadly not everyone got CarPlay for this in my town’: Man says car is tailing. Then he uses this little-known touchscreen feature to get him back

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

Screenshot of Tiktok user @landjworks pointing at a scuffed wood floor; Photos of CeraVe products.

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‘Just do this’: Expert reveals little-known use for CeraVe that will change your home’s floors

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

Nina Hernandez

Screenshot from @christophervelasquez956's Tiktok of a display of Sam's Club rotisserie chicken; A sign for Sam's Club.

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‘Check the spacing’: Sam’s Club customer exposes little-known hack to make sure you get the freshest rotisserie chicken

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

A photo of the Abercrombie & Fitch store in New York City; Screenshot of Tiktok user @knetooo

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‘This is so smart’: Woman buys Abercrombie cardigan on sale. Then she discovers a ‘glitch’ in its exchange policy

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

Screenshot of Tiktok user @hayesandjames next to a photo of a Walmart store exterior.

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‘The best moving hack EVER’: Shopper orders 10 packing boxes from Walmart. Then her delivery arrives

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

man shares tip to getting rid of mold(l) Mold Stain Remover(c) Shower layout(r)

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‘No scrubbing needed’: Expert warns against mold remover to get rid of shower mold. Here’s what to do instead so it doesn’t come back

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

Braden Bjella

Three side by side screenshots from @abbyinthegalley's Tiktok.

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‘This is the superior cut’: Expert finds $10.99/lb steak deal at Publix. Then they reveal how to select the best cut

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

Melody Heald

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Expert says you should sprinkle Folgers coffee around your home

‘Nah fr please stop wasting your money’: Expert says you should sprinkle Folgers coffee around your home. Seriously

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

Brooke Sjoberg

2 panel image: on the left a Wendy's employee explains and on the right a customer holds up fast food.

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‘I don’t think y’all realize’: Wendy’s worker shares little-known trick at checkout. Here’s why you need to change that Biggie Bag order

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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Woman finds out the right way to open 40-pack of Kirkland water from Costco

‘That’s exactly how I do it. Game changer!!’: Woman finds out the right way to open 40-pack of Kirkland water from Costco

image from a TikTok video of a hand holding a bottle of water in a gas station drink aisle. Text over says "Stop buying water at gas stations and do THIS instead!" Water background behind.

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‘Do THIS instead!’: Woman issues warning for anyone who buys bottled water at the gas station

Man shares tip for key fob while inside of his car(r) Person holding car key fob(r)

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‘It doesn’t matter if it’s Ford, Mercedes’: Man shares little-known trick to start car after key fob dies

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