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Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

Amazon delivery driver turns on AC while reliving in 90-degree heat. It blows hot air

‘Idk how I survived’: Amazon delivery driver turns on AC while delivering in 90-degree heat. It blows hot air

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

Tesla driver says screen shows she has 300 miles left

‘It’s gonna add hours to your trip time’: Tesla driver says screen shows she has 300 miles left. It backfires

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

Man shows how to check for credit card skimmers at the gas pump

‘I do this very thing RELIGIOUSLY, when I fuel up’: Man shows how to check for credit card skimmers at the gas pump

Stacey Nguyen is a lifestyle and entertainment writer based in California. You can find her work on Real Simple, InStyle, BuzzFeed, PopSugar, and other sites.

Stacey Nguyen

Add a fresh twist to your summer looks with Aperol spritz makeup

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

Olive Garden customer shows trick to ordering gift box full of bread sticks

‘Worth it’: Olive Garden customer shows trick to ordering gift box full of breadsticks

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

Lexus emblem from steering wheel; lexus logo on dealership; lexus vehicle engine

‘Dealership’s lazy’: Lexus driver thought he needed a new engine. This mechanic found the real problem

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.

Charlotte Colombo

Expert issues warning on how Zyn can affect your gums after Emma Chamberlain speaks out about dental problems

‘This is your sign to stop’: Expert issues warning on how Zyn can affect your gums after Emma Chamberlain speaks out about dental problems (updated)

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

Man gets tattoo removed so Apple Watch can work properly

‘My Apple Watch kept locking’: Man gets tattoo removed so Apple Watch can work properly. Can a tattoo really block an Apple Watch?

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘The way I gasped’: Woman says don’t go to Chili’s alone at 10pm after interacting with host

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 shares air conditioning hack you can get at Home Depot for $20

‘The best summer hack for your baby’: Woman shares air conditioning hack she bought at Home Depot for $20

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

Braden Bjella

man wiping door seals (l) man holding spray bottle (c) man wiping rain wipers (r)

‘They take a severe beating in this heat’: Handyman reveals 3-In-One tip for your car this summer

woman with caption "it's kind of strange that three planes today had a malfunctioning issue" (l) person holding phone with jetBlue logo (c) woman with caption "um it's fishy" (r)

‘It’s fishy’: JetBlue traveler says plane delayed because 80 TV screens are out—and 2 other flights had ‘malfunctioning’ issues. What’s going on?

‘He wants you to go’: Movie-goers say worker pressured them to leave before ‘Inside Out 2’ was officially over

Texas Roadhouse sign(l), Woman talking(c), Dishes(r)

‘I have never been so disappointed’: Texas Roadhouse customer finds something unexpected when her food arrives

Man working on tire(l+r), Chevy Silverado(c)

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