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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 warns using Avis or Budget rental cars when she books 8 months in advance of her trip

‘Try Turo’: Woman warns using Avis or Budget rental cars when she books 8 months in advance of her trip. It backfires

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

Braden Bjella

Toyota driver says your AC will wear out if you leave it on when you turn-off your car

‘This confirmed it for me’: Toyota driver says your A/C will wear out if you leave it on when you turn-off your car

Expert shares 3 questions you should never answer at the dealership

‘The cash thing is 100% true’: Car expert reveals the 3 questions you should never answer at the dealership

Expert says you're filling up your gas wrong, shows 4 'scientific' ways to do it right and save money

‘Y’all are getting ripped off’: Expert says you’re filling up your gas wrong, shows 4 ‘scientific’ ways to do it right and save money

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

Man talking(l+r), Nashville Checkered cab(c)

‘If you’re a woman, seriously do not get in one’: Customer warns against Nashville Checker Cab company after driver upcharges $30, kicks him out

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Doctor warns against unpacking suitcase as soon as you get home from trip

‘So me not unpacking for a month is a good thing’: Doctor warns against unpacking suitcase as soon as you get home from trip

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

Mars Ramos

Woman issues warning on Make It Mini toys

‘I don’t think you guys truly understand how dangerous resin is’: Woman issues warning on Make It Mini toys

Customer says Neutrogena sunscreen gave her leukemia

‘They found benzene in it’: Customer says Neutrogena sunscreen gave her leukemia

‘Same thing with Gatorade’: Woman says WHAT you taste when you drink Liquid IV actually says a lot about your health

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(l+r), Gloved hand tattooing arm covered in tattoos(c)

‘This is the info we didn’t want to know’: Doctor issues warning on tattoos for their cancer risk

Mechanic working on engine(l), Dodge logo(c), Engine(r)

‘We change all the rockers on this cylinder’: Mechanic issues warning over certain Dodge engines

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

‘Is anything sacred?’: Shopper warns against Kroger tampons after lead is found in Tampax, Playtex, other major brands

‘Very dangerous’: Mechanic shares the one thing you need to get out of your car ASAP

Tj Maxx(l), Woman talking(c), Marshalls(r)

‘They manufacture it to lesser standards’: Woman shares how T.J. Maxx and Marshalls are scamming customers with ‘deals’

Expert shares how to tell if you actually need Gap insurance when you buy a car

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