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Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

Expert warns don’t buy these 5 house plants

‘When you see this plant at Home Depot leave it there’: Expert warns don’t buy these 3 house plants

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

Esthetician issues warning about at-home laser hair removal machines

‘I saw this just in time!’: Esthetician issues warning about at-home laser hair removal machines

‘I dropped roadside years ago’: Expert shares why you should never use the free towing that comes with your car insurance

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

‘The shadiest thing I’ve ever seen’: Expert warns Honda dealership tried to scam customer on HR-V with this paperwork trick

Catastrophic injury lawyer reveals the 3 common household products he would never buy

‘It’s made by Monsanto’: Catastrophic injury lawyer reveals the 3 common household products he would never buy

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 issues dire warning about what can happen when you get veneers

‘It ruined my life’: Woman issues dire warning about what can happen when you get veneers

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

Braden Bjella

Man says ‘20 ribeyes for $40’ stands will bamboozle you

‘Let me show you why it’s a scam’: Man says ’20 ribeyes for $40′ stands will bamboozle you

Amazon delivery driver issues PSA to customers who ask them to leave packages in mailbox

‘I can leave it right there though’: Amazon delivery driver issues PSA to customers who ask them to leave packages in mailbox

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

young woman with caption "KustomByYas Free Wig SCAM" (inset) wig background

‘She almost got me’: Customer exposes woman for viral free wig ‘scam’

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Expert shares tattoo shop ‘red flags’ that made her walk out

‘Don’t do walk-ins at a women-owned tattoo shop’: Expert shares tattoo shop ‘red flags’ that made her walk out

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

Woman talking(L+r), Family walk in national park(c)

‘Had no idea about this!’: Woman warns you have to do this before going to a National Park this summer

‘I could go to either place’: McDonald’s expert says Burger King is preparing a new $5 combo meal. Which is the best value?

Woman talking(l+r), Hand holding phone with shein app(c)

‘We’re being taken advantage of’: Shopper shares how to avoid buying clothes that look ‘cheap’ from brands like Princess Polly, Shein

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

Man talking(l+r), Repair man fixing ac unit(c)

‘I fixed it for $9.99’: HVAC customer says he was charged $1,100 for a part anyone can replace at home. Don’t make the same mistake

Woman talking(l+r), Blue gloved hands with dental tools near smiling mouth(c)

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