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Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

Expert explains why you may feel itchy after applying makeup

‘My eyes get SO watery after I apply makeup’: Expert explains why you may feel itchy after applying makeup—and how to prevent it

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

Airport worker shares why you should never fly out of Atlanta on a Tuesday

‘Don’t book on Tuesday, period’: Airport worker shares why you should never fly out of Atlanta on a Tuesday

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

Braden Bjella

Woman receives shocking message while waiting for her flight

‘I saw your number on your luggage tag’: Woman receives shocking message while waiting for her flight

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

Expert issues warning on viral whitening strips that ‘rebuild your teeth’

‘The dentists are gatekeeping this’: Expert issues warning on viral whitening strips that ‘rebuild your teeth’

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Customer issues warning after opening up Lowe’s credit card

‘Over $2 and 3 cents’: Customer issues warning after opening up Lowe’s credit card

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

Expert shares how to see if your Amazon Prime purchase is a deal or a ‘scam’

‘All my saved items went up in price last night’: Expert shares how to see if your Amazon Prime purchase is a deal or a ‘scam’

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

Woman talking(l+r), Prime Day notification(c)

‘My cart went up $7!’: Shopper calls out Amazon for jacking up prices during Prime Day deals

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 never knew this’: StarKist customer shares warning for people who buy tuna cans

‘Might’ve just saved my life’: Driver shares hack for seeing road lines better in the rain

Woman talking(l+r), Hand pouring oil into engine(c)

‘I didn’t want to lose my discount’: Woman issues warning after going to get her oil changed

Hot pockets(L), Man talking(c), Hand holding hot pockets outside of box(r)

‘Hot Pockets got rid of the pocket’: Man notices Hot Pockets no longer use sleeve. There’s just one problem

Customer shares Sam’s Club hack so that you don’t have to ever pay for tire repair again

‘Discount Tire does this too’: Woman discovers hidden perk to her Sam’s Club membership

Woman talking(l+r), Hand holding pink and brown Louis Vuitton bag(c)

‘You are going to prison’: Woman says Gucci, Hermes have ‘luxury security’ at airports to arrest people with dupes

‘You can never come back to the Outback‘: Man contemplates leaving restaurant after getting free bread. Is that stealing?

Mechanic shows how to spot the 'worst' problem he's ever seen after someone buys a used car

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