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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

Traveler says extra TSA checks aren’t random. Here’s how to see if you’ll get stopped, have your checked luggage checked

‘I used to get stopped every single time’: Traveler says extra TSA checks aren’t random. Here’s how to see if you’ll get stopped, have your checked luggage checked

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

‘I saved $45.63!’: Target customer says a new coupon policy can save you money on online orders. Here’s how

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘They charged me $100 more for the exact same items’: Old Navy customer spends $280 in store, finds out items were priced much cheaper online

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

Woman talking(l), Dollar Tree(c), Store aisle(r)

‘It’s not $1.25 anymore‘: Dollar Tree shopper reveals the reason for price-check scanners

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

People waiting outside gate(l+r), Frontier Airlines screen(c)

‘Our luggage is stuck on the plane’: Customer says Frontier Airlines shut door on passengers who paid for tickets

Sarah is an artist and museum worker based in Brooklyn. She hates overhead lighting and doesn’t mind NYC rats.

Sarah Conklin

Server says youre wildly overpaying for wine. Here's how to know how much

‘You’re getting absolutely ripped off’: Server says you’re ‘wildly overpaying’ for wine at restaurants. Here’s how to know how much

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

Melody Heald

Woman shares trick to getting through to a human when you call customer service

‘I literally cracked the code’: Woman shares trick to getting through to a human when you call customer service

Expert mechanic exposes the biggest scams in the auto repair industry

‘Biggest scam IMO’: Expert mechanic exposes the biggest scams in the auto repair industry

Expert says you shouldn't buy from Amazon if you’re worried about benzoyl peroxide acne products

‘I JUST threw away my ceraVE cleanser’: Expert says you shouldn’t buy from Amazon if you’re worried about benzoyl peroxide acne products. Here’s why

Driver issues warning on why you shouldn’t just add oil to your car when you need an oil change

‘As a mechanic I love this’: Driver issues warning on why you shouldn’t just add oil to your car when you need an oil change

‘Why is this not common knowledge?’: Expert warns against rubbing eyes

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

Man issues warning about trick question customers get asked in restaurants after being charged $5 extra for drink

‘Then we saw the bill’: Man issues warning about trick question customers get asked in restaurants after being charged $5 extra for drink

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

man greenscreen TikTok over image of Prada shoe with caption "Deja Blue Goodwill Boutique Cherry Creek North" (l) Goodwill building with sign (c) man greenscreen TikTok over image of TikTok comments (r)

‘What business does goodwill have selling something for $300!??’: Man warns against buying designer brands at Goodwill after ‘baffling’ Prada purchase

Woman with sunglasses on talking(l+r), Hand holding contact lenses(c)

‘I’m a CHRONIC contact sleeper. You just convinced me’: Woman warns why you should never sleep in your contacts

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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