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Fans react to YouTubers Dan & Phil revealing they’ve been in a relationship for 16 years: “Phan confirmed real”

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“We can’t even send our loved ones cards”: An American in France says she’s unable to send letters home to the USA

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“What did you expect”: Woman buys $800 dress from LoveShackFancy. Then she sees how it was delivered

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‘I knew there was money in my account’: Woman says her card declined at Ann Taylor Loft. Then she calls her bank and learns the real reason why

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

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‘Cake Cotton Candy you need to fix this’: Phoenix woman orders viral cake online. This isn’t what she expected

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.

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‘I tell all my customers’: Delivery driver shares why damaged boxes are sometimes a good thing

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‘I had no idea’: USPS customer issues warning to people sending letters with a wax seal

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Companies behind ship responsible for Baltimore bridge collapse file claim saying they aren’t responsible for it

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Abercrombie customer explains she only received 2 items from her large order

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‘This happened to me with pottery barn’: Abercrombie customer says only 2 items from her $850 order arrived

Gavia Baker-Whitelaw is a staff writer at the Daily Dot, covering geek culture and fandom. Specializing in sci-fi movies and superheroes, she also appears as a film and TV critic on BBC radio. Elsewhere, she co-hosts the pop culture podcast Overinvested. Follow her on Twitter: @Hello_Tailor

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