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Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

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“What the helly”: Woman buys lettuce at Costco. Then she shows how she keeps it fresh for 2 months

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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“Make sure you get all your gas”: Man says not to pump gas on fastest setting. Does it really matter?

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

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“I thought you guys were lying”: Customer tries airport ticket hack. Then she scores 2 tickets to Miami for $100

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

Man in red hat points finger up, then gives a thumb's up and a cheeky smile. A separate stock photo shows a hand turning off a digital thermostat.

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“As an HVAC tech this is true”: Man learns the secret to keeping your electricity bill low while using the A/C

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

Melody Heald

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Movie theater-goer shares her unethical life hack to getting free popcorn

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“OK, I need to buy that”: Driver gets blinded by high-beam lights behind him. Then he gets back at them using this trick

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“Every time I come here”: Amazon delivery driver shows the “Nothing Bundt Cake method” to get free cake

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.

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Lindsey Weedston

2 panel image with text over Gimme your most unhinged money saving hacks. And the response: never use a shopping cart in store. Buy what you can carry.

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Culture

26 unhinged money-saving hacks for people too poor for sanity

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“Turns out perfect every time”: Man shows painter’s tip he learned to touch up paint

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“I’m about to show you how this works”: Walmart shopper finds Shark vacuum on “hidden clearance” for only $34

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Maintenance expert shows how to clean your garbage disposal—all you need is ice cubes, dish soap

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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“It worked like a charm”: Can’t stop crying at work? Clenching your butt may be the answer

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

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Forget the wine bottle opener. Woman shares how to uncork a bottle using a straightening iron

3 panel image from a TikTok post where a person explains an interesting fact about tape measures.

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“I wish I knew before I was in my 30s”: You’ve been using tape measures wrong. Here’s why

Laiken Neumann is a Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

2 panel image. Woman with caption that reads: "I don't pay" on left. Hands holding chicken at grocery store on right.

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“I don’t pay for my chicken anymore”: Woman says she reports Perdue when her chicken doesn’t match the weight on the label. She gets a refund every time

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