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

Melody Heald

Expert says car market is crashing and buyers now have the power

‘I need the clearance rack to have a new Volvo XC90 on it’: Expert says car market is crashing and buyers now have the power. Here’s how to get a deal

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

Expert says Crest toothpaste causes canker sores

‘I had canker sores regularly my whole life’: Expert says Crest toothpaste causes canker sores

Car-buying expert shows how to answer the 5 questions every dealership will ask you ‘like a pro’

‘Stand your ground’: Car-buying expert shows how to answer the 5 questions every dealership will ask you ‘like a pro’

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

Braden Bjella

Mechanic shares signs your transmission is failing

‘Mine has been doing this for 5 years’: Mechanic shares signs your transmission is failing

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

Woman issues warning on Cascade dishwasher pods after home kitchen incident

‘He gets calls like this all the time’: Woman issues warning on Cascade dishwasher pods after home kitchen incident

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

Mechanic says you shouldn’t panic if you hit 100K miles

‘It’s going to vary on where you live’: Mechanic reveals what to do with your car at 100,000 miles

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

Mars Ramos

Expert says you should never buy a car at a no-haggle dealership

‘It’s all about the experience and the customer loves that it’s hassle-free’: Expert says you should never buy a car at a no-haggle dealership

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

Nina Hernandez

boat owner shares ‘boat etiquette’ for guests this summer

‘Bringing a crisp $100 for gas and dock fees’: Viewers divided after boat owner shares ‘boat etiquette’ for guests this summer

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

Brooke Sjoberg

McDonald’s customer warns of ‘personalized pricing’ on the app

‘In the same way that Uber can track your battery percentage’: McDonald’s customer warns of ‘personalized pricing’ on the app

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

Man shows how to check for credit card skimmers at the gas pump

‘I do this very thing RELIGIOUSLY, when I fuel up’: Man shows how to check for credit card skimmers at the gas pump

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

Expert issues warning on how Zyn can affect your gums after Emma Chamberlain speaks out about dental problems

‘This is your sign to stop’: Expert issues warning on how Zyn can affect your gums after Emma Chamberlain speaks out about dental problems (updated)

man wiping door seals (l) man holding spray bottle (c) man wiping rain wipers (r)

‘They take a severe beating in this heat’: Handyman reveals 3-In-One tip for your car this summer

Rachel Cohen is a former trending intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studies journalism with certificates in sports communications and digital studies.

Rachel Cohen

‘This happened to me too’: Woman slams Kristin Ess shampoo after 1 week of use leaves her hair like this

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

‘I ended up in the hospital’: Woman says she burned her esophagus following wellness influencer’s recipe

Expert says you should never go into the dealership when buying a car

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