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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

Six Flags customer buys a single Diet Coke for $9

‘Dang. At Disneyland they’re $5.25’: Six Flags customer buys a single Diet Coke for $9

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

Woman talking(l+r), 3d rendered medically accurate illustration of too many white blood cells due to leukemia(c)

‘The body keeps score of everything’: Cancer doctor shares ‘common theme’ in all her cancer patients before diagnosis

Heather Stewart is a freelance reporter. She was previously an executive producer at The Drag, UT&#8217;s award-winning podcast production house as well as a projects intern for KUT Austin. Her work can be found in the Austin Chronicle, the Victoria Advocate and more.

Heather Stewart

American airline planes(l), Woman showing off cosmetic(c), Bag(r)

‘This is all stuff you would have in your carry on anyway’: American Airlines customer unboxes bag airline gives you if they lose your checked luggage

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

‘Lawyer up and quick. They could take your house’: 5 HOA horror stories

Breakup of couple with man and sad girlfriend outdoor. Divorce, couple, love, pain concept.

‘The lows are getting lower’: 5 of the worst breakups ever

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

Melody Heald

Victoria’s Secret worker says she got fired for dumpster diving and selling the products on eBay

‘I don’t even think I stole’: Victoria’s Secret worker says she got fired for dumpster diving, selling the products on eBay

Driver says you’re making car insurance claims wrong

‘Don’t even call your insurance company’: Driver says you’re making car insurance claims wrong

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

Angela Andaloro

Everything you need to know about Brooke Schofield

Dollar General(l), Man talking(c), Mountain Dew(r)

‘Oh no, these are 4 for $12’: Dollar General customer sees Mountain Dew on sale but young cashier can’t figure out how to enter sale

Vanessa St-Amand was a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

Mechanic says Mobil 1 oil is 'decent.' There's just one problem

‘Try some Pennzoil Platinum. Or some of the higher-end Valvoline’: Mechanic says Mobil 1 is ‘decent.’ There’s just one problem

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

People are sharing their bad dogs on TikTok

Dog owners are sharing hilarious and horrifying videos of their ‘bad dogs’ on TikTok

Secret shopper gets cheeseburger meal from 'super clean' and 'friendly' Five Guys location. They still failed

‘Now I know why I’ve never been there’: Secret shopper gets cheeseburger from ‘super clean’ and ‘friendly’ Five Guys location. They still failed

Man just now finds out Honda truck bed opens up 2 different ways, has secret compartment

‘Honda’s eating with this one’: Man just now finds out Honda truck bed opens up 2 different ways, has secret compartment

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

Zara customer tries buying top. The cashier told her she can't have it

‘As an ex-Zara worker, she was lying to you’: Zara customer tries buying top. The cashier told her she can’t have it

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

Target worker reveals this popular clothing brand will no longer be sold in stores

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