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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.

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‘Pet bowls can get this too’: Expert exposes the truth about ‘pink mold’ after it landed man in hospital—and how to get rid of it

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‘I’m 99% sure you don’t know this’: Customer catches Joe & the Juice lying about using ‘olive oil’ in juices

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

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‘I’ve bought these for years’: Man picks up Hormel party tray and takes a closer look. Then he issues a warning

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

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‘I just checked and sure enough’: Woman exposes what it means if you see a $7.99 charge on your bank account

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

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‘Agitator is the way’: Woman issues warning for anyone who uses a front-load washing machine

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‘Last time I used Glide, I regretted it’: Expert says stop using Glide to floss

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘Don’t know if I should laugh or cry’: Woman regrets her tattoo. So why’s she issuing a warning after coming in for tattoo removal?

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

‘You just magically raise the price?’: Woman inquires about a 2021 Cadillac ESV. Then the dealership changes the price by $6,000

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

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‘I was trying for like 15 minutes’: Woman issues warning against Givenchy Shark Boots

‘Be careful’: Expert says Royal Caribbean is now banning this common essential item

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‘That brings the total to $22.48’: Customer catches Uber Eats lying about order total

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

Braden Bjella

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‘I am absolutely disgusted’: Temu shopper orders resin necklace. Then she notices something strange about it

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‘That’s as far into the test drive as I would have gotten’: Man drives 2024 Chevrolet Silverado. Then he tries to shift

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‘Literally check all your products’: Woman keeps getting acne. Then she checks her shampoo

Nene Diallo is a freelance writer, artist, and art administrator based in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Nene Diallo

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