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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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‘You just taught me something’: Woman tries to open a jar of Mt. Olive pickles for 3 days. Then she finds out the right way to do it

Katka is a journalist who is chronically online. She uses her background in social media to surface trending content and commentary shaping contemporary internet culture. Previous bylines include HelloGiggles, Best Life, Lonely Planet, HuffPost, SheKnows and more.

Katka Lapelosa

Tony Harding(l), Plane crash(r) tweet "look at the timing on this conspiracy. US figure skating goes down in a plane crash and 5 hours before, Tonya Harding is back?! Fact is stranger than fiction. #americanairlines #blackhawk

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‘Media psyop?’: Figure skater Tonya Harding joins social media—and conspiracy theorists immediately tie her to the D.C. plane crash

Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

Mikael Thalen

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What is MATRIX? New autonomous Black Hawk helicopter system draws scrutiny in wake of D.C. crash

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‘They tryna get us outta here’: Target shopper goes to store. Then she notices something unusual about the Black hair care products

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.

Anna Good

Air traffic control audio captures chilling moment of D.C. plane and helicopter crash

Rebecca Leib

2 panel image of cats on onside and a fuzzy pillow on the right. Both show weird greenish tint on them.

‘This is how you discover he’s having an affair’: Woman’s cat turns green. Then she finds damning evidence in her husband’s phone

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

Braden Bjella

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‘I had absolutely no clue’: Starbucks barista complains after making ‘for here’ drink. Customers didn’t know about the new policy

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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‘Spent 30 bucks on one’: Expert says you should avoid ‘soft-touch’ car washes. Instead, always go to this kind

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

Screenshot of a tweet from user @Richard_Vixen that reads "Is this a safe enough space to say I find this deeply off-putting on a gut level" over a photo of a man jumping and clicking his heels.

‘Roommate’s girl got an IUD, safe to say he’s pretty excited’: A man cheered for his girlfriend’s IUD, and now everyone is fighting about it

Kira Deshler is a former assistant newsletter editor at the Daily Dot. Kira received a Master&#8217;s in Media Studies from UT Austin and has previously written for sites like Slash Film and Looper. She runs her own Substack newsletter, Paging Dr. Lesbian, and is a member of GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.

Kira Deshler

Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande fans go head to head in Oscars debate

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‘How does this even happen?’: Walmart shopper buys Great Value chicken nuggets. Then she takes a closer look

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

Natasha Dubash

Photo of a hand holding a Cascade Dishwasher Pod against a pattern background of dishwasher pods.

‘I fear this will spark a debate’: Woman shares little-known use of Cascade dishwasher pods. Does it work?

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

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‘This truck had so much potential’: Man buys Ford Maverick. Then he issues a warning after this ‘disaster’ trip to the dealership

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

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‘Will def change my life’: Woman reveals the real reason your jacket has shoulder buttons. Here’s their little-known use

woman shares purchase of towels(l) Amazon Building logo(c) Towels inside washing machine(r)

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