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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

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Woman goes to Target for NyQuil, Mucinex, and more remedies after boyfriend falls ‘sick.’ He ends up ghosting her

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

Nina Hernandez

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FBI MOVE

Woman asks what the ‘craziest FBI’ move girlfriends have ever done to catch a cheating boyfriend. The responses don’t disappoint

Grace Rampaul is a social and multimedia intern at the Daily Dot. She is a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, with a major in Journalism and focus on Media and Entertainment Studies. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

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Woman says you shouldn’t let your partner go to the gym alone. Then she sees something unexpected at the coffee shop

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.

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Charlotte Colombo

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‘I did this to my ex’: Woman catches her man on Tinder. Then she uses the TV for revenge

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 feel like that’s a bigger issue than the chicken’: Man grills food for his wife and stepdaughter. Here’s why it may lead to a divorce

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‘Bare minimum for husband’: Man matches with woman on Hinge. Then she sends over her salary requirements

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

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Susan LaMarca

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Culture

‘This is OG gaslighting to punish you’: Husband secretly stashes wife’s stuff for 2 years, the internet has a lot to say

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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‘It makes my heart break’: Pharmacist calls out husbands who pick up their wives’ prescriptions. Then she reveals why

Summer Neylon is a freelance writer, bartender, and pastry chef. She graduated from Florida State University, where she studied English and music. She wrote species profiles and educational programs for kids at Florida Fish and Wildlife. In her free time, she enjoys listening to podcasts, reading, cooking, and playing &#8216;Zelda: Breath of the Wild.&#8217;

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‘They looked at 11,000 couples’: Expert says science can predict if your relationship will go the distance. Then he reveals it’s all about ‘perceived commitment’

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‘You let her do all of the above—that ain’t your girl’: Woman says location sharing isn’t ‘controlling.’ Is she right?

Man gives real advices on why people get stuck on relationships and how to overcome

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‘A lot of you guys get stuck here’: Relationship coach reveals the 4 stages of dating. Then he shows how to master each tier

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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‘You won’t find evidence’: Expert shares 5 red flags that your partner is ‘silent cheating.’ Then she says yes, it’s still cheating

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

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Anna Good

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‘Invisible string theory is so real’: Woman notices a ‘random guy’ in an old video. Then she realizes who he is

Rebecca Leib

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After a breakup, this couple reunited stronger—they say this one change made all the difference

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