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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

Chipotle customer exposes hack for getting free drinks without asking for a water cup

‘I knew I wasn’t the only one that did this’: Chipotle customer exposes hack for getting free drinks without asking for a water cup

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

Customer orders a 'stacked lobe.' Piercer warns it means something else

‘I promise you there is already a name for it’: Customer orders a ‘triangle piercing.’ Piercer warns it means something else

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

Woman gets trapped in elevator because someone held the door open

‘I would’ve panicked’: Woman gets trapped in elevator because someone held the door open

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Dealership worker reveals what happens when a car just doesn't sell

‘Nissan dealership still has a bunch of brand new 2023s’: Dealership worker reveals what happens when a car just doesn’t sell

Woman shares trick to understand warning lights on car’s dashboard

‘I don’t need a man now’: Woman shares trick to understand warning lights on car’s dashboard

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

Nina Hernandez

Cybertruck powers a whole gas station after tornado in Houston

‘I’m just wondering how he’s getting home after’: Cybertruck powers a whole gas station after tornado in Houston

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

Melody Heald

Woman shares PSA about the jewelry in the jewelry case at TJ Maxx

‘I was today years old’: Woman shares PSA about the jewelry in the jewelry case at T.J. Maxx

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 says job interviewer asked her ‘what was wrong’ with her teeth

‘I would call hr and I’m not even that typa person’: Woman says job interviewer asked her ‘what was wrong’ with her teeth

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

Braden Bjella

KFC customer buys half gallon of Dr. Pepper for only $3

‘It’s basically a 2L’: KFC customer buys half-gallon of Dr. Pepper. He can’t believe how much it cost

Car dealer says you shouldn’t buy a car in 2024

‘Just wait, bro’: Car dealer says you shouldn’t buy a car in 2024. Here’s why

Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

5 weird songs that are suddenly everywhere thanks to TikTok

‘Should’ve ordered your full bowl and then walked out to maximize their loss’: Man walks out of Chipotle mid-order

6 life hacks the internet just taught us. Yes, you’ve been doing it wrong

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

worker exposes how steak is made at Subway

‘I will never recover from this’: Viewers split after worker exposes how steak is made at Subway

Customer reveals cheap Texas Roadhouse meal for only $13

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