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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

Plumber issues warning to homeowners after cutting open water heater

‘You never know what you’re going to find’: Plumber issues warning to homeowners after cutting open water heater

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

4 Wheel Drive (l) Chevrolet dealer sign(c) Mechanic checking under vehicle

‘WHEN ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO USE IT?’: Should you put a 4-wheel drive car into Auto 4WD? Chevy expert issues warning

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Nespresso Cups; blonde woman Sharing story on tiktok; Nespresso Machine

‘Do I risk it?’: Nespresso owner says machines are ‘toxic.’ Are they safe to continue using?

Ice cold water with Lemon(l) Woman looking shocked(c) Jar Pouring down water(r)

‘I’m never going to ask for a lemon in my water ever again’: Server warns against getting lemon in your water at restaurants

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

Braden Bjella

Honda Prolouge(l), Woman talking(c), Honda sign(R)

‘I don’t even have 2,000 miles yet’: Woman buys brand-new 2024 Honda Prologue. Then it starts making noises

Sephora sign(l), Woman talking(c), Sephora Advent calendar(r)

‘This is why I moved to shopping at Ulta’: Woman ‘scammed’ after buying Sephora advent calendar with $2,500 of rewards. Then she calls customer service

Woman with smoking engine(l), Man talking(c), Car headlights in fog(r)

‘I tried to be helpful’: Man warns don’t do this to fellow drivers—you might get chased down

99 Ranch Market(l), Woman talking(c), Muzzed warning label(r)

‘Why are you selling them?’: Woman demands answers after finding warning label on 99 Ranch product

Snap on website on phone(l), Man talking(c), Tool kit(r)

‘RIP if you own a bunch of snap on’: Man warns against Snap-On tools, says it’s taking advantage of young techs

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

FedEx truck and working unloading boxes(l), FedEx driver talking(c), Chewy boxes(r)

‘Dog food with lead in it’: FedEx delivery driver has a PSA for customers who order Chewy deliveries

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

Best Buy(l), Man talking(c), Shadowy figure in hallway(r)

‘A customer cased the building’: Best Buy worker says store will track you if you steal from multiple stores. Here’s how

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

Woman talking with text that says "we are gonna talk about my symptoms and how I figured out that I have this"(l), Mold on walls(c), Woman talking with text that says "moral story listen to yourself and your body and your intuition"(r)

‘I really thought it was a mental health issue’: Woman discovers she has mold toxicity from her home. Here’s how she finally figured it out after a year

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

PLumber taking water heater out of wall(l), Plumber talking(c), Water heater on lawn(r)

‘I never knew that’: Plumber issues warning to homeowners after cutting open water heater

Applebee's sign(l), Woman talking(c), Applebee's drink with text that says "POV: you go to Applebee's bc ppl on tiktok said the spooky drinks were $1"(r)

‘They ran us up with the spooky drinks’: Woman goes to Applebee’s for $1 Halloween drinks. It backfires

(L) Woman with hand on her chest, (C) credit card, (R) Ms. Rachel

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