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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 shares why not to buy barilla pasta(l) Classic italian pasta penne alla arrabiata with basil and freshly grated parmesan cheese on dark table(c) Boxes of Barilla Pasta on product page(r)

‘Always use bronze drawn’: Shopper warns don’t ever buy Barilla pasta. The little-known reason why is Teflon

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

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‘My biggest pet peeve fr’: Starbucks barista issues warning to those who place mobile orders

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

A photo of the Abercrombie & Fitch store in New York City; Screenshot of Tiktok user @knetooo

‘This is so smart’: Woman buys Abercrombie cardigan on sale. Then she discovers a ‘glitch’ in its exchange policy

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

‘May require advance passenger information’: Woman books domestic flight. Then she receives a surprising email

A person explains, on the sides, viruses lurk.

‘Benefit does not outweigh the risk’: Expert issues warning for anyone who uses Tamiflu

GoodWill Sign marked(l) GoodWill Store Front(c) Woman checking clothing rack(r)

‘I always see them do this’: Goodwill shopper catches workers ‘dressed as customers.’ Then she sees what they’re hiding in the back

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

Two panel design with a man walking out of a Walmart store past an associate, next to an image of a Walmart sign

‘I’ve had employees literally grab my cart’: Walmart worker exposes how to successfully avoid receipt-checkers at the door—straight from Walmart’s training program

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

2 panel image: a person, off-camera, explains in a parking lot.

‘You guys know why’: Walmart shopper says women should always park next to shopping cart holders

3 panel image: on the sides a person explains, in the middle a person is on hold waiting.

‘PSA’: Woman shares the real reason you should always mute when you are on hold with customer service

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

3 panel image. 2 panels show a mechanic explaining. The 3rd panel shows a cellphone with the Carfax logo on it.

‘Beware of hidden damage’: Expert shows the one thing you need to look for on a Carfax report. Here’s what to know before you go

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

Braden Bjella

a Jiffy Lube exterior sign; a screenshot of Tiktok user @andysautoadvice

‘I don’t recommend going there’: Expert says you should never go to Jiffy Lube for an oil change. Here’s the real reason why

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‘This is the superior cut’: Expert finds $10.99/lb steak deal at Publix. Then they reveal how to select the best cut

Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

2 panel image: on the left a person adds spaghetti noodles to a boiling pot of water and on the right a person explains.

‘Did you know?’: Woman uses tap water to make spaghetti. Then she learns something shocking

3 panel image: in the middle is a Carvana car store and on the sides a person explains.

‘They don’t tell you until you’ve signed’: Couple isn’t happy with their Tesla Model Y. Then they try to trade it in for a Ford Mustang Mach-E at Carvana

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

2 panel image: on the left a person is monitored and on the right a set of Apple airpod earphones.

PSA