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

Melody Heald

Woman talking(l),Publix Market(c), Snow crab clusters(r)

‘Wait till you find out about Kroger’: Publix shopper reveals hack for getting seasoned crab clusters for $3.85

Driver License Division Sign(l) Woman wearing glasses and Bright Pink blouse(r)

‘We have now made 3 trips back to the house’: Texas woman issues warning after trying to renew her license—and finding unexpected new requirements

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Man in Store(l) Pepsi Sign(c) Mountain Dew on Shelves(r)

‘From Dollar General to Citgo’: Man calls out Pepsi after noticing something unusual floating in all the Mountain Dew bottles

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

woman checking sharing Olive garden Experience(l) Oliver Garden Restaurant Sign(c) Olive Garden BreadSticks(r)

‘It’s temporary’: Olive Garden customer demands answers after bread sticks suddenly taste different. Did they change suppliers?

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

Braden Bjella

Sprayway glass cleaner(l) Man cleaning car interior(r)

‘The car dealership told me that’s what they use’: Woman issues PSA after trying Sprayway glass cleaner hack for her car

Man sharing opinions on 85 inch Tv(l) Walmart on Phone Display surrounded by toy cart and boxes(c) Roku Tv (r)

‘Sony, LG, and Vizio’: Expert calls out Walmart’s new 98-inch Roku TV. Here’s why he’s not onboard

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

Woman sharing her Zelle Experience on TikTok(r) Person holding phone with Zelle Logo on display(r)

‘I called the bank’: Zelle customer receives $100 from a stranger. Then she tried to return it

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘They’re trying to distract you’: Car expert reveals how salespeople use this tactic to trick you into spending more

Viewers divided after food scientist reveals whether MSG is actually bad for you

‘Sorry but you’re wrong’: Viewers divided after expert reveals whether MSG is actually bad for you

3 panel image. On the sides a woman points at glass and walks outside her house. In the middle a voyeur with binoculars looks over a hedge.

‘I think it got installed backwards maybe’: Woman issues warning after installing ‘frosted’ bathroom window

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

Two panel design with one showing a man inside of a car repair shop. The 2nd is a close up of the man's hand, holding a fuel valve.

‘Bro I’m broke’: Viewers torn after mechanic reveals what really happens inside your tank when you run on empty

Two panel design with one showing a close up of a woman who is talking in her car. The 2nd is of a person in a car sales room, they have keys being handed to them and they are also holding cash.

‘CarMax said no!’: Expert says never go outside with dealership workers to look at your trade-in. Here’s why

Costco Shopper Shocked(l) Costco Store Front(c) Costco Chicken(r)

‘It’s never really done’: Coscto shopper issues PSA for customers who buy rotisserie chicken after switch to plastic bags

3 panel image. On the sides is a woman explaining something emphatically. In the middle is a stock photo of an ear.

‘It cemented into the ear drum’: Woman goes to the ear doctor. Then he pulls out something completely unexpected

Two panel dfesign with one showing a woman talking, and the of the outside of a Lowe's store.

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