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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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‘I can confirm this is at every restaurant’: Man shares why you should avoid getting ice in your drink at the bar

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

Split image, person showing their Olive Garden meal on the left. Olive Garden restaurant sign on the right.

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‘This is why I don’t work at Olive Garden anymore’: Customers order entrees at Olive Garden. They never eat them—and there’s a sneaky reason why

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Popcorn box(l) woman shares secret from popcorn(r)

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‘Please tell me I’m not the only one who didn’t know this’: Woman opens bag of Pop Secret popcorn. Then she realizes what the slit is for

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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‘Cannot stand these new LEDs’: Driver gets tired of other cars’ ‘blinding’ headlights. Then she gets back at them using this simple trick

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

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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 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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‘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

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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

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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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