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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

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

Mechanic says you shouldn't buy air conditioning car kits

‘Those little cans and gauges got me through some hot summers!’: Mechanic says you shouldn’t buy air conditioning car kits. It backfires

Car buyer catches Dodge dealership tacking-on thousands of dollars in random fees

‘This is just ridiculous’: Car buyer catches Chevrolet dealership tacking on thousands of dollars in random fees on Dodge

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

Braden Bjella

man picking moldy fruit from containers with gloves caption "okay so this is part two of exposing grocery stores" (l) and "this is no good" (r)

‘This is called not wasting’: Grocery store worker says he has to do ‘reworking’ of moldy strawberries

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

Mall shopper stops at beauty kiosk to test curling iron

‘This why ignore em n keep walking’: Mall shopper stops at beauty kiosk to test curling iron. It backfires

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

Nina Hernandez

Customer says Bank of America closed her accounts without consent. She’s ineligible to open them ‘ever again’

‘They can just decide that’: Customer says Bank of America closed her accounts without consent. She’s ineligible to open them ‘ever again’

‘Fun fact about your car’: Man shares ‘hidden feature’ your car might have if it has backup camera

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

Mechanic issues warning to drivers after 3 Toyotas come in with head gasket issues

‘This is a 2021… with 50,000 miles’: Mechanic issues warning to drivers after 3 Toyotas come in with head gasket issues

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

Man talking(l), Nissan sign(c), Second guy talking(r)

‘Feel sad for Nissan’: Mechanic shares his picks for car brands that have become ‘money pits’

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

People waiting on line(L+r), Circus Circus hotel sign(c)

‘It would take 30 minutes – to an hour to leave your room’: Traveler warns you should never stay at this Vegas hotel

‘Bro will do anything but blame the car’: Tesla owner shares why you probably get car sick in a Tesla—and how to stop it

Mechanic issues surprising warning to Volkswagen/Audi drivers during repair

‘Every VW/Audi owner should be aware of this problem’: Mechanic issues surprising warning to Audi drivers during repair

Woman talking(l), Walmart logo(c), Butter sticks(r)

‘They did this with eggs last week!’: Woman catches Walmart trying to overcharge her for Great Value butter

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

Expert reveals Tito’s dupe that’s $5 cheaper

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