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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

Mechanic reveals trick for making sure your engine burns through less gas

‘Nissan engine I guess’: Mechanic reveals trick for making sure your engine burns through less gas

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

Apple customer issues warning after 2-year-old MacBook lost all her data

‘It’ll be a $1,000 for a repair’: Woman issues warning after 2-year-old MacBook lost all her data. She can’t believe Apple’s response

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

McDonald's customer orders a side of bacon for $1.99. Then she opens the box

‘I’m gonna need answers’: McDonald’s customer orders a side of bacon for $1.99. Then she opens the box

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

Mechanic can’t believe the issue he notices on this Subaru

‘It shouldn’t be having issues like this’: Mechanic can’t believe the issue he notices on this Subaru. It only has 30,000 miles

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

Dollarama shopper demands 'rude' workers to start bagging customer's groceries

‘Is that not part of their job?’: Dollarama shopper demands ‘rude’ workers to start bagging customer’s groceries

Woman warns against Mielle products after experience with hair growth oil

‘My hair has been coming out in clumps’: Woman warns against Mielle products after experience with hair growth oil

eriyaki sauce is only 2 ingredients--and it may be cheaper to make at home

‘Where was this the other day when i ran out’: People are realizing teriyaki sauce is only 2 ingredients—and it may be cheaper to make at home

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Man says UPS 'destroyed' $12K exhaust for Lamborghini

‘I paid $450 to ship it’: Man says UPS ‘destroyed’ $12K exhaust for Lamborghini

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

Woman issues Tesla Cybertruck warning after tragedy

‘I already knew I was never getting in one’: Woman issues Tesla Cybertruck warning after tragedy

Mother calls out Target for cart redesign 'fail'

‘It’s only a matter of time before there’s a lawsuit’: Mom calls out Target for cart redesign ‘fail’

driver explains why he trying to get a buy-back for his 2023 Mercedes AMG C43

‘Barely have 13,000 miles on this vehicle’: Why is this driver trying to get a buy-back for his 2023 Mercedes AMG C43?

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Mechanics share whether they actually warm up their cars before driving

‘This is the first I’ve ever heard of this!’: Mechanics share whether they actually warm up their cars before driving

Walmart electronics worker says customer insisted on purchasing iPhone charger

‘I would have crashed out’: Walmart electronics worker says customer insisted on purchasing iPhone charger. There’s just 1 problem

Woman reveals the truth about iPad tipping at big franchises

‘I found out from 2 different sources’: Woman reveals the truth about iPad tipping at big franchises

Man shares the real reason Converse shoes have felt on the bottom

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