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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

Walmart customer catches worker cutting open bag of frozen shrimp with scissors—and putting the shrimp in display case

‘They charge us more for it being thawed out’: Walmart customer catches worker cutting open bag of frozen shrimp with scissors—and putting the shrimp in display case

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

Braden Bjella

‘Wouldn’t that mean it’s most likely an inside job?’: Florida woman issues warning after buying phone at Costco and trying to switch to AT&T

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Flight attendant reveals real reason they greet you when you board the plane

‘I always thought they were just very nice’: Flight attendant reveals real reason they greet you when you board the plane

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 explains why doing a 'transmission service' after 100K miles could ruin your car

‘Leave it alone’: Expert explains why doing a ‘transmission service’ after 100K miles could ruin your car

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 against Mielle Organics and its viral rosemary and mint oil

‘Something is not right’: Expert issues warning against Mielle Organics and its viral rosemary and mint oil

Amazon packages (l) Amazon worker speaking (c) Amazon (r)

‘I’m opening them outside from now on!’: Amazon driver issues PSA to customers about the packaging

toyota logo (l) man in car with caption "toyota has been under fire for using an ingredient in their wire coating that attracts rats" (c) chewed up engire wires (r)

‘I know a lot of folks who have had wires chewed multiple times’: Expert says your Toyota’s wires attract rats

‘Good I’m lazy anyway’: Doctor says you shouldn’t make your bed in the morning. You won’t believe why

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

Man talking(l), Steak truck(c), Man holding steaks(r)

‘It blows my mind people actually buy these’: Grill expert issues warning about steaks being sold in parking lots

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

Woman talking(l+r), Apartment building(c)

‘That happened to me and I got my rent reduced by $200’: Woman says you should never accept moving into a downstairs apartment. Here’s why

Walmart(l), Woman talking(c), Hand holding scanner at self checkout(r)

‘It’s because people steal so much of the Great Value branded stuff’: Walmart shopper notices something shocking about the scanners at self-checkout

Mechanic says your car engine can fail driving even in 3 inches of water—depending on the make

‘Honda / Toyota? Are the intakes low?’: Mechanic says your car engine can fail driving even in 3 inches of water—depending on the make

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

Man issues warning about $100 Ember heated mug

‘Look at the bottom’: Man issues warning about $100 Ember heated mug

Woman warns against buying candy from Walmart, Target

‘Around Halloween!??’: Woman warns against buying candy from Walmart, Target

Technician says you’ve been filling up your washer wrong this whole time

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